Transgenic crops in Spain.
Título de la tesis:
Transgenic crops in Spain.
Autor/es:
García Olmedo, Francisco
Tipo de documento:
Sección de Libro
Universidad:
E.T.S.I. Agrónomos (UPM)
Departamento:
Biotecnologia
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Fecha de la defensa:
2003-01-01
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Resumen: The rate of introduction of transgenic crops in Spanish agriculture has been limited by a number of adverse factors, some of which are linked to specific local circumstances, while others are common to most European Union (EU) member countries. Because of its dry climate, Spain is the main European importer of feed grains, mainly soybeans and corn. The public was introduced to transgenic crops through the appearance of press headlines reporting demonstrations by nongovernmental organizations protesting transgenic grains at ports of entry. The main purpose of this chapter is to examine the pres...
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