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Benefits and concerns surrounding the cultivation of genetically modified crops in Africa: The debate

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Arthur GD·2011·AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Abstract

Concerns about genetically modified (GM) foods are necessary; however, in Africa concerns are hindering the progress of agricultural practices. Due to lack of education and awareness, it is necessary for African Governments to emphasize the numerous benefits and future prospects of GM food, through education and well grounded evaluation system to improve on the level of acceptance. Thus, the objective of this study was to address the constraints that sub Saharan agricultural sector is faced with and the ability of green biotechnology seeds to significantly counter those issues as well as the various arguments and concerns put forward by critics as to why GM food should not be implemented on African soil. Key words: Biotechnology, concerns, genetic modified organisms (GMO), food security, benefits, biodiversity, Africa

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Authors
Arthur, G. D.
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Arthur GD
Venue
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Published
2011-12-05
Volume
10
Issue
77
ISSN
1684-5315 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2155713439
Cited by
9
References
56
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2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2018: 3 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 1
FWCI
0.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Genetically Modified Organisms Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Biotechnology and Related Fields
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Risk Perception and Management
Keywords
genetically modified crops, genetically modified organisms, public acceptance of GM foods, food security, biodiversity, agricultural biotechnology, sub-Saharan Africa

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