Genes for Africa

By: Jennifer A. Thomson

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2 January 2002

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197

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17.1 x 21.7 x 1.5

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Jennifer Thomson separates fact from fiction and explains why and how GM crops can help us combat poverty, starvation and disease in the developing world, in a safe and responsible way. She explains the technology and looks at the differences and similarities between genetic modification, conventional plant breeding, and natural processes such as cross pollination and Mutations. There are chapters devoted to controversial issues auch as food safety (for GM crops and organically grown food), patents labeling, regulations and controls, and a section dealing with frequently-asked questions. It ends with a focus on Africa and possible future developments in GM technology. Technical terms are explained and appendices provide additional information on testing for allergens, horizontal gene transfer, and international food safety assessment documents. For those who wish to explore the subject further, it also provides a list of more than 60 web sites dealing with issues related to the GM debate.

Industry Reviews

"We have reassurances from those with a financial stake in GM technology that all is well and allegations from the anti-GM lobby that these organisms present a clear danger to the environment and human health. The truth, of course, is somewhere in between these two positions, and the public deserves a more factual and reliable source of information on this issue." Michael Shelby, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences USA "True environmentalism recognises the need for development, for growing food and making livelihoods available to the poor, and aims to minimise the risks and damage. You will find the real facts discussed here and placed before you in an enthusiastic but always scientifically controlled way." George Ellis, Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, UCT

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