Genetically modified insect resistant crops with regard to developing countries
Heldt HW (Co-ordinator) (2006). Union of the German Academies of Science and Humanities, InterAcademy Panel Initiative on Genetically Modified Organisms.
This paper is relevant to the Agronomic, Safety & Health Impact, Socio-Economic, and Environmental categories in the following areas:
| Crops: | Maize, Cotton, and Rice |
| Traits: | Insect Resistance, and Insect Res. (BT) |
| Countries: | Global |
| Regions: | EU, Middle East, South America, North America, Europe, Australia / NZ, Asia, and Africa |
| ImpactAreas: | Agronomic, Safety & Health, Socio-Economic, and Environmental |
Abstract or Summary:
Using existing literature, this report summarizes ecological and economical aspects of the cultivation of
genetically modified insect-resistant varieties of maize, rice and cotton. It will show that the growth of these
crops by smallholder farmers in developing countries can be beneficial for their earnings, their health and also
for the ecosystem.
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