Journal or Publishing Institution: Genes & Nutrition
Date of Publication: 05/01/2013
Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3639326/
Author(s): Buiatti, M., Christou, P., and Pastore, G.
Article Type: Journal Publication
Abstract:
This commentary is a face-to-face debate between two almost opposite positions regarding the application of genetic engineering in agriculture and food production. Seven questions on the potential benefits of the application of genetic engineering in agriculture and on the potentially adverse impacts on the environment and human health were posed to two scientists: one who is skleptical about the use of GMOs in Agriculture, and one who views GMOs as an important tool for quantitatively and qualitatively improving food production.
Keywords: genetically modified food, food production, agro food science, health risks, environmental risks
Citation:
Buiatti, M., Christou, P., and Pastore, G., 2013. The application of GMOs in agriculture and in food production for a better nutrition: two different scientific points of view. Genes & Nutrition, 8(3), 255-270.
Category:
- Health effects
- Environmental effects
- Regulatory issues
- Pesticide use
Record ID: 275
