Naturally occurring variation among wild relatives of cultivated crops is an under-exploited
resource in plant breeding. Here, I argue that exotic libraries, which consist of marker …

Molecular transformation is commonly offered as a hope to overcome the apparent
stagnation in crop yield potential. A basic understanding of the resource limits imposed on …

The term'natural disaster'is often used to refer to natural events such as earthquakes,
hurricanes or floods. However, the phrase'natural disaster'suggests an uncritical acceptance …

In this chapter, the authors discuss genetic engineering and agroecology as two
technological paradigms that make sense and science. Technological paradigms are a …

Since the 1960s conventional crop breeding has increased food production commesurate
with the growing population. For agricultural development to continue, the exploitation of …

It has recently been argued that the fragmented knowledge on the social impacts of
genetically modified (GM) crops is contributing to the polarised debate on the matter. This …

The first generation of genetically modified plants suitable for agriculture was largely
produced using antibiotic resistance markers (ARMs) for the preparation of plant …

Environmental issues can present some daunting operational concerns for all types of
organization, whether in the private, public and voluntary sectors. Managing them requires …

Expectations play a powerful role in driving technological change. Expectations are often
encapsulated in narratives of technological promise that emphasize potential benefits and …

Data were collected from 902 rural and urban residents of Ohio during the winter of 2003 to
assess attitudes toward the production of genetically modified (GM) plants and animals …