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Seeds of Concern The Genetic Manipulation of Plants

Out of Print
By: David R Murray
156 pages, Col photos
Publisher: CABI Publishing
Seeds of Concern
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  • Seeds of Concern ISBN: 9780851997254 Paperback Dec 2003 Out of Print #137618
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Discusses the debate about the application and implications of gene technology from the perspective of a plant biologist. Murray addresses the following questions: How are genetically modified plants produced? Which breeding goals are worthwhile? Can the escape of transferred genes be controlled? Who is monitoring the unexpected efforts of gene transfer? Will GM plants ever be acceptable to organic growers?

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Introduction - cells, genes and chromosomes; how genetically modified plants are produced; the hazards of herbicide-resistant plants; setting priorities for plant improvement; proposals with nutritional, medical or utilitarian goals; environmental and health impacts of genetically modified plants; intellectual property issues; impacts of genetically modified plants in the third world.

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Out of Print
By: David R Murray
156 pages, Col photos
Publisher: CABI Publishing
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