Future Impacts of Biotechnology on Agriculture, Food Production and Food Processing,9783790812152

Future Impacts of Biotechnology on Agriculture, Food Production and Food Processing

by ; ; ; ;
ISBN13: 9783790812152
ISBN10: 3790812153
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-11-01
Publisher(s): Physica Verlag
List Price: $109.00

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Rent Digital

Rent Digital Options
Online:30 Days access
Downloadable:30 Days
$19.80
Online:60 Days access
Downloadable:60 Days
$26.40
Online:90 Days access
Downloadable:90 Days
$33.00
Online:120 Days access
Downloadable:120 Days
$39.60
Online:180 Days access
Downloadable:180 Days
$42.90
Online:1825 Days access
Downloadable:Lifetime Access
$65.99
*To support the delivery of the digital material to you, a digital delivery fee of $3.99 will be charged on each digital item.
$42.90*
Add to Cart

New Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $56.82

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

The study analyses the future application of modern biotechnology in the Agro-Food sector in five European countries as well as its impacts on economy, society, environment and the health of consumers and employees. Detailed information concerning the situation in Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands and Spain as well as an in-depth analysis of the major factors influencing the application of modern biotechnology enable the reader to adjust his own decisions on the expected future developments in advance.

Table of Contents

List of tables
ix
List of figures
xvii
Introduction
1(4)
Concept and realization
5(26)
Objectives
5(1)
Description of the Delphi methodology
5(2)
Structure of the questionnaire
7(5)
Development of the questionnaire
12(6)
Selection of experts
18(4)
Realization of the survey
22(2)
Returned questionnaires/response rate
24(5)
Statistical analysis
29(2)
Results in different countries
31(102)
Germany
31(24)
Greece
55(9)
Italy
64(21)
The Netherlands
85(28)
Spain
113(20)
Comparative analysis
133(30)
Differences between countries
133(26)
Degree of knowledge
133(1)
Personal attitude
134(5)
Time of realization
139(7)
Influential factors
146(6)
Importance
152(7)
Differences between the expert groups
159(4)
Future impacts of biotechnology in the Agro-Food sector
163(164)
Acceptance of biotechnology
163(32)
Introduction
163(1)
Analysis of the statements in the domain ``acceptance''
164(8)
General overview of the results
172(9)
General trends and findings
181(14)
Legal framework conditions
195(23)
Introduction
195(1)
General overview of the results
196(4)
Expertise and attitudes towards norms and standards
200(3)
Controls on marketing of gene food products
203(9)
Labelling, public participation and economic impacts
212(4)
Summary
216(2)
Economic implications
218(27)
Introduction
218(1)
Relevance of the economic issues
218(4)
Market aspects
222(14)
Price and cost effects of genetically engineered products
236(1)
Employment in the Agro-Food sector
237(3)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
240(1)
Branch-specific impacts of biotechnology
241(4)
Environmental impacts
245(27)
Biotechnological approaches to reduce environmental problems in animal husbandry, plant production and food industry
246(6)
Scientific developments in plant production
252(6)
Potential negative environmental impacts
258(2)
Controversially discussed specific topics
260(5)
Framework conditions
265(7)
Health
272(14)
Introduction
272(1)
Methodology, analysis design
273(6)
Promoting health by nutrition
279(2)
Adverse health effects
281(3)
Information on health effects of food
284(2)
Scientific and technological development
286(41)
Introduction
286(1)
Enzymes
287(8)
Genetic engineering of polygenic traits in plants
295(8)
Reproduction techniques and genetic engineering in farm animals
303(10)
Diagnostics and analytical methods
313(10)
Summary and conclusions
323(4)
Conclusions and recommendations
327(22)
Which scientific and technical developments can be expected in future?
327(4)
Impacts on health of consumers and the environment
331(3)
Future acceptance of Agro-Food biotechnology
334(2)
Regulatory issues
336(2)
Economic implications of Agro-Food biotechnology
338(2)
Suitability of the Delphi methodology
340(2)
Recommendations
342(7)
Summary
349(14)
Literature
363(16)
Annex: Questionnaire of the second round for Germany 379

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.