Policy Issues in Genetically Modified Crops
A Global Perspective

Examines policies and controversies of the adoption of genetically modified crops from a global perspective

Pardeep Singh (Edited by), Anwesha Borthakur (Edited by), Aditya Abha Singh (Edited by), Ajay Kumar (Edited by), Kshitij K. Singh (Edited by)

9780128207802

Paperback, published 25 November 2020

578 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.6 cm, 0.91 kg

Approx.554 pages

Section 1: Genetically modified crops: Policies and politics1. Genetically Modified Crops and Agricultural Innovation: An Analysis of Law and Policy2. GMO Policies and Practices: A Global Overview with Special Focus on Turkey3. Status and policies of GM crops in Russia4. GM Crops in India: Politics, Policies and Political Economy5. Genetically Modified Crops and Intellectual Property Rights: Indian ScenarioSection 2: Genetically modified crops and global food security6. Contribution of Genetically Modified Crops in Agricultural Production: Success Stories7. Genetically Modified Crops changing the Food Insecurity Landscape of the Undernourished Regions of the World8. Impact of GM Crops on Agriculture Production: A Positive Reflection through Success Stories9. GM Crops as a food Security solutionSection 3: Genetically modified crops and sustainability in agriculture10. Genetically modified crops and climate change adaptation11. Sustainable Cultivation of GM Crops in the Age of Climate Change: A Global Perspective12. Aspects of genetically modified plants in removing heavy metals from the soilSection 4: Genetically modified food: Socio-ethical issues and regulatory challenges13. Public acceptance of GM foods: A global perspective (1999-2019)14. Evolution of genetically modified (GM) crops and the scared world15. Assessment of the environmental and health impacts of genetically modified crops16. Food safety issues and challenges of GM crops17. Health risks and environmental concerns of GM crop adoption18. Regulatory Framework for GMOs-Interplay between Regulatory Policies and Socio-ethical Concern19. Socio-ethical Aspect of Genetically Modified Organisms: A Critical AnalysisSection 5: Technical advancements in plant genetic engineering and crop improvement20. Research Trends in Genetically modified (GM) Plants21. Nano-biotechnological approach of plant genetic engineering22. Advances in Genetically Modified Plants by employing modern biotechnological tools: An update23. Transformation techniques and their role in crop improvements: A global scenario of GM crops

Subject Areas: Agronomy & crop production [TVK], Biotechnology [TCB], Genetics [non-medical PSAK], Agricultural law [LNKF], Agriculture & related industries [KNAC], Agricultural economics [KCT]