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Agrobiotecnología. tecnología agrobiológica. Asia tiene un sabor de peleas de alimentos genéticos
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|September 9, 2000
Resumen
Los alimentos genéticamente modificados (GM) se enfrentan a la controversia en Asia, lo que dificulta el desarrollo de cultivos necesarios para las poblaciones en crecimiento. Los líderes están preocupados por la oposición dispersa en los países que afecta a la innovación agrícola.
Área de la Ciencia:
- Ciencias Agrícolas Ciencias Agrícolas
- Biotecnología La biotecnología es la biotecnología.
- Seguridad Alimentaria La seguridad alimentaria es la seguridad alimentaria.
Sus antecedentes:
- La creciente población de Asia requiere capacidades mejoradas de producción de alimentos.
- Los alimentos genéticamente modificados (GM) ofrecen soluciones potenciales para la mejora de los cultivos y el aumento del rendimiento.
- La controversia y la oposición pública a los alimentos transgénicos prevalecen en varios países asiáticos.
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