Nematode Resistant GM Crops in Industrialised and Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
pp. 517-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine J. Lilley ◽  
Tina Kyndt ◽  
Godelieve Gheysen
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Gm Crops

scholarly journals Developing countries boost spread of GM crops

Nature ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 457 (7232) ◽  
pp. 949-949
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Gm Crops

The pros and cons of GM crops

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Gm Crops ◽  
Foreseeable Future ◽  
Main Ingredient ◽  
The World ◽  
Herbicide Tolerant ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Insect Resistant

The year 2015 marked the 20th year of the commercialisation of genetically modified (GM) crops. During the period from 1996 to 2014, the global hectarage of these crops increased 100-fold, making it the fastest adopted crop technology in recent times. The overall economic gains from these crops have been estimated to be USD133.4 billion over the period from 1996 to 2013, and have been divided roughly 50% each to farmers in developed and developing countries. The environmental benefits include contributing to the practice of minimal till agriculture and a decrease in the use of pesticides. But what are the downsides of this technology? In this review I look at some of the problems related to weeds becoming resistant to glyphosate (the main ingredient that is used on herbicide tolerant crops), how these can be overcome and whether glyphosate can cause cancer. I also discuss the problem of insects becoming resistant to the toxins that are used in insect resistant crops and how these are being addressed. I look at what scientists around the world are saying on this topic and then consider GM crops that are in the pipeline of benefit to developing countries and whether any of these are likely to be commercialised in the foreseeable future.

scholarly journals Developing countries look for guidance in GM crops debate…

Nature ◽  
10.1038/44637 ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 401 (6756) ◽  
pp. 831-831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Macilwain
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Gm Crops

GM Crops

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Genetically Modified Crops ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Gm Crops ◽  
Environmental Concerns ◽  
Negative Effects

Genetically modified crops – are they monsters of nature or could they provide answers to some of our most pressing environmental concerns? Will they create superweeds, run amock and change life as we know it, or are these fears greatly exaggerated? Internationally respected microbiologist Jennifer Thomson takes us through the issues and concerns surrounding the development of genetically modified crops and their impacts on the environment. She explains how such crops are developed and assessed and discusses the likelihood of negative effects on biodiversity, pollen spread, and organic farming. GM crops may have tremendous potential for addressing some of the world’s environmental problems and protecting the planet, particularly in developing countries – in fact we could face more harm if some of these technologies are not adopted.

scholarly journals GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS IN NIGERIA: A long-lasting solution to hunger?

2007 ◽  
Vol 29 (67) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subulade A. Olaniyan ◽  
Adekunle A. Bakare ◽  
Olajumoke A. Morenikeji
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
The United States ◽  
Gm Crops ◽  
United States Government ◽  
Genetically Modified Food ◽  
Genetically Modified Foods ◽  
The World

The application of biotechnology in the genetic modification of plants in food production has ledto the appearance of genetically modified foods (GMFs) in the marketplace. From inception, thesubject of GMFs food has been controversial. The use of biotechnology to enhance nutritionalvalue has raised a number of fundamental questions about genetically modified foods or plants allover the world. In spite of these controversies, GMF has been presented as the ultimate weaponagainst hunger in Africa, and other developing countries. While the world debates on whether ornot to endorse genetically modified food in most of Western Europe and give it the acceptance italready enjoys in the United States, we are totally oblivious of the fact that genetically modifiedfood has crept into Nigeria. Nigeria has been a recipient of food aid from countries like theUnited States, that are renowned for producing genetically modified foods. In 2004, Nigeria signeda Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States government agreeing to supportGM crops. Are GMFs really a good substitute for the natural and traditional foods? Are thebenefits of GM crops as strong as claimed by pro-biotech interests? If GM crops are safe,economically profitable, and environmentally friendly, why then has there been so much opposition,concern and controversy in recent years? If the scenario is so good, if so many millions of farmersand consumers are benefiting, if the increase in GM crops is so impressive, and if poverty,malnutrition and hunger have been alleviated in developing countries, why then have somegovernments imposed bans and why are consumers opposing those products in many places aroundthe world? Is there any substance in these arguments against GMFs? This paper discusses theseissues using Nigeria as a case study. We concluded that GMFs may not be the ultimate solution tohunger and poverty in a developing country like Nigeria.

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