Welfare Prospects of Transgenic Crops in Developing Countries

2000 ◽  
pp. 155-173
Author(s):  
Matin Qaim
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Transgenic Crops

The economic impact of transgenic crops in developing countries: a note on the methods

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Smale ◽  
Patricia Zambrano ◽  
Jose Falck Zepeda ◽  
Guillaume Gruere ◽  
Ira Matuschke
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Transgenic Crops

Transgenic crops, EU precaution, and developing countries

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kym Anderson ◽  
Lee Ann Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Transgenic Crops

Production, commercialization, and intellectual property of transgenic crops in Latin America

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Barragán-Ocaña ◽  
Gerardo Reyes-Ruiz ◽  
Samuel Olmos-Peña ◽  
Hortensia Gómez-Viquez
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Transgenic Crops ◽  
Transgenic Crop ◽  
Global Dynamics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status

Purpose Transgenic crops have been increasingly adopted, produced and commercialized throughout the world. Correspondingly, the management of intellectual property rights concerning transgenic crops has gained importance. In this context, it is necessary to understand the status quo of transgenic crop production, especially in developing countries. The purpose of this paper is to provide a general scenario of transgenic crops and their growth around the world, especially in Latin America. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was carried out to determine the status of intellectual property protection, production and commercialization of transgenic crops. Findings Opinions concerning the risks and benefits of adopting transgenics are markedly divided. Its presence in the agricultural sector has undoubtedly taken a firm hold in different parts of the world. Nevertheless, there are some areas of the international transgenics industry that need further and ongoing discussion and assessment, such as biosafety, intellectual property, regulation and legislation, among others. Additionally, in developing countries, and especially in the case of Latin America, other relevant issues to be addressed are associated with the conservation of local plant varieties and the preservation of cultural values, as well as the development of endogenous technology to solve local problems and the integration of farmers and the society at large and their interests into the discussion. Research limitations/implications The most significant limitation of the present study was the lack of available data. Future studies using larger data sets will allow for more robust statistical analyses. Additionally, country-specific studies focused on the most important crops, those that each country grows intensively, are necessary for a better insight into the global dynamics of the sector; these studies must stress the intellectual property mechanisms used and address biosafety and regulatory issues, among other areas. Originality/value The present study represents a starting point for establishing schemes to facilitate the proper development and management of transgenic technology based on regional interests and the guiding principles of ethics and biosecurity.

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