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1 online resource |
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Topics in biodiversity and conservation ; 19 |
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Topics in biodiversity and conservation ; v. 19.
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| Contents |
I. Introduction: GMOs, biodiversity and ecosystem processes |
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II. GM crops and their impacts: Impact of GM crops on farmland biodiversity -- GM crops : resistance development and impact on biodiversity -- Impacy of genetically modified crops on the biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi -- GMOs : impact on non-target arthropods -- Impacts of genetically engineered crops on the soil microbiome, biological processes, and ecosystem services -- Environmental analytical and ecotoxicological aspects of Bt maize in the Pannonian biogeographical region of the European Union |
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III. GM insects: GM insect biodiversity and ecological interactions -- Invasive species control and resolution of wildlife damage conflicts : a framework for chemical and genetically based management methods -- Risk assessment of transgenic silkworms |
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IV. GM vertebrates: Genetically engineered fish : potential impacts on aquaculture, biodiversity, and the environment -- GM farm animals : potential impact on biodiversity including ethical concerns -- GM animals : biodiversity and bioethical concerns and analysis |
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v. Risk assessment: Hypothesis-led ecological risk assessment of GM crops to support decision-making about product use -- Risk assessment of insect-resistant genetically modified crops on non-target arthropods and benefits to associated biodiversity of agro-ecosystems -- Ecological risk assessment for soil invertebrate biodiversity and ecosystem services |
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VI. Gene drive approaches: Engineered gene drives : ecological, environmental, and societal concerns -- Engineered gene drives and their value in the control of vector-borne diseases, weeds, pests, and invasive species -- Evaluating gene drive approaches for public benefit |
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VII. Governance and regulation: Governance of emerging technologies/applications in the bio/life sciences : genome editing and synthetic biology |
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VIII. Annex a national legal perspectives : Africa: Botswana : genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and synthetic biology : their potential applications and the legal perspectives -- Democratic Republic of the Congo : GMOs/synthetic biology rules/regulations and biodiversity : a legal perspective -- Kenya : a review of regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) : case study of Kenya -- South Africa : synthetic biology regulatory considerations and biodiversity : a legal perspective for South Africa -- Tunisia : the use of modern biotechnology in Tunisia : regulatory framework -- Zimbabwe : the status of biosafety in Zimbabwe : a legal perspective |
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IX. Americas: Argentina : regulatory framework for modern biotechnology -- Colombia : GMOs/innovative biotechnology regulations -- Ecuador : modern biotechnology in Ecuador : development and legal framework -- Honduras : GMOs/synthetic biology rules/regulations and biodiversity : a legal perspective from Honduras -- Venezuela : GMOs/regulations and biodiversity : a legal perspective in Venezuela |
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X. Asia: India : GMOs/synthetic biology rules/regulations and biodiversity : a legal perspective from India -- Malaysia : genetic modifications and synthetic biology regulations and biodiversity : a legal perspective for Malaysia -- Pakistan : synthetic biology : challenges and opportunities from a biodiversity perspective in Pakistan -- Thailand : GMOs and synthetic biology regulations : Thailand perspective |
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XI. Australasia: Australia : biodiversity considerations as part of the regulation of GMOs, including synthetic organisms -- New Zealand : GMO rules and regulations in New Zealand |
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XII. Europe: Czech Republic : GMO regulations and biodiveristy : a legal perspective -- Hungary : Hungary's GMO-free policy and its legal background -- Italy : GMOs and synthetic biology rules/regulations and biodiversity : the legal perspective of Italy -- Norway : the Norwegian gene technology act : presenting case studies to illustrate the act's advances in protecting biodiversity -- Slovenia : GMOs and synthetic biology regulations and biodiversity : a Slovenian legal perspective |
| Summary |
This book covers a broad spectrum of topics related to GMOs and allied new gene-based technologies, biodiversity, and ecosystem processes, bringing together the contributions of researchers and regulators from around the world. The aim is to offer a clear view of the benefits and effects of genetically modified crops, insects, and other animals on the soil microbiome and ecological processes. Contributors examine issues related to the development of risk assessment procedures and regulations designed to maximize benefits while minimizing risks. Beyond the scientific challenges of GMOs, the book explores the broad and contentious terrain of ethical considerations. The contributors discuss such questions as the unintended, possibly unforeseen, consequences of releasing GMOs into ecosystems, and the likelihood that the full effects of GMOs could take years, even decades, of close monitoring to become evident. The importance of developing a precautionary approach is stressed. The final chapter describes the critical issues of governance and regulation of new and emerging gene-based technologies, as nations grapple with the consequences of adopting the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB). The volume includes an extensive Annex which outlines legal perspectives on the state of GMO governance around the world, with more than 20 examples from nations in Africa, South and Central America, Asia, Australasia, and Europe |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 28, 2021) |
| Subject |
Transgenic organisms.
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Transgenic organisms -- Environmental aspects
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Biodiversity conservation.
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Biodiversity conservation
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Transgenic organisms
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Transgenic organisms -- Environmental aspects
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Chaurasia, Anurag, editor
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Hawksworth, D. L., editor
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Pessoa de Miranda, Manoela, editor
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| ISBN |
9783030531836 |
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303053183X |
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