Transgenic crops and their impact on biodiversity

Journal or Publishing Institution: GAIA-Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society

Study: https://web.archive.org/web/20180806225612/https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/oekom/gaia/2008/00000017/00000001/art00011

Author(s): Kotschi, J.

Article Type: Journal Publication

Record ID: 1280

Abstract: Worldwide an increasing share of agricultural land is being sown with transgenic seeds. Advocates of genetic engineering tout the potential of this technology to fight hunger, produce healthier food, secure higher yields, supply more biofuel and reduce pesticide use. Up to now, most of these promises have not been fulfilled. Instead, genetic engineering technology has accelerated the industrialization of agriculture – with some alarming consequences for agricultural biodiversity.

Keywords: biodiversity, developing countries, genetically modified organisms (GMO), smallholder agriculture, transgenic crops

Citation: Kotschi, J., 2008. Transgenic crops and their impact on biodiversity. GAIA-Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society, 17(1), pp.36-41.