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As the science of genetic engineering in agriculture evolves so do the arguements concerning it. ... Genetic engineering is discussed with regards to disease resistance, resource distribution and ecological and sociological impact , among other topics. ...
This article claims the most widely applied genetic engineering technology for controlling plant viruses has been the use of genes derived from the plant viruses themselves. ... The advantage of producing herbicide tolerant plants by genetic engineering rather than by traditional selective breeding is that genes for tolerance can be cloned and transferred into a number of different crops. ... (1990) Biotechnology, agriculture, and rural America; Socioeconomic and ethical issues. ... It states that the “ultimate hope of genetic engineering is to engineer optimal plants for every growing condition and market niche. ... Applications of biotechnology in agriculture rank second only to those in medicine. ... Altering an organisms genetic makeup involves the risk of new viruses forming, resistance to existing viruses occurring, and the potential rebound of herbicide resistant strains. ... (1988) Advances in biotechnological processes; Biotechnology in agriculture. ... (1996) Genetic engineering in agriculture and the environment; Assessing risks and benefits. ... It is claimed that most biotechnology research in industrial countries is being conducted on human health issues rather than agriculture. ... The authors contend that seed sterilization by genetic engineering should be banned because it is used to subjugate farmers for the gain of seed suppliers, and poses a threat to farmers’ autonomy and to biodiversity. ...
Genetic engineering of food is faulted in this book for not paying enough attention to ecology, nutrition-disease dynamics, and basic molecular genetics. ... Foreign gene insertions may change the expression of other genes in ways that we cannot foresee; the techniques used to effect the incorporation of foreign genetic material in traditional food plants may make those genes susceptible to further unwanted exchanges with other organisms. ... Local agriculture, adapted to local ecology and tastes, must now yield to a planetary monoculture enforced by intricate trade agreements and laws.
Approximate Word count = 1597
Approximate Pages = 6.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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