Transgenic Crop Plants: Contributions, Concerns, and Compulsions

Shmaefsky, Brian R.

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-04812-8_13

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“…The potentially adequate scenario is one in which current efforts are united to address local and global needs. Investments dedicated to providing venture capital and the demand for technology transfer will serve as further triggers to promote basic and applied research in this area (Shmaefsky, 2010). There is also a basic need for further progress in the generation of endogenous technology; in the case of small producers, such technology would allow access to biotechnology alternatives that are consistent with the local context and reality of producers, thereby mitigating market pressures that may work against less developed countries and their citizens.…”

Section: Trends In the Production And Development Of Transgenic Crops In Latin Americamentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Barragán-Ocaña

Ruíz

Olmos-Peña

et al. 2019

JADEE

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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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Section: Trends In the Production And Development Of Transgenic Crops In Latin Americamentioning

confidence: 99%