This paper briefly presents some of the main theories of ethics and then illustrates their application to a case study of the application of new technology in the form of genetically modified organisms. The case study illustrates the differences between the different ethical theories and the need for a more wide ranging 'multicriteria' theory of ethics. Copyright © 2002 IFAC

Introduction 1. Public Acceptance of Various Applications of Biotechnology 2. Consumer Awareness of Genetically Modified Foods 3. Consumers Have A Negative View About Genetically Modified Foods 4. Perceived Benefits/Advantages 5. Perceived Risks 6. Relationship Between A Person's Level of Education A Perceptions of Benefits/Risks of Genetic Engineering 7. Gender Gap in Attitudes Toward Genetics...

Background: Aflatoxins are toxic fungal metabolites enable to contaminate a wide range of natural substrates. This contamination can be host-specific for different plant species. In this study, the ability of a toxigenic Aspergillus parasiticus to produce various aflatoxins on major Iranian cereals was evaluated with special focus on plant susceptibility to toxin production at cultivar level. M...

or no-till. Those who oppose this notion argue that no-till is equated with an abusively high use of herbicides and even genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are synonymous with unsustainable agriculture, with no-till taking all the blame. Unfortunately, both sides are right, and therefore, to get closer to the answer of the initial question, we have to take a deeper look into no-tillage syste...

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Economics is defined so broadly in the textbooks that an economist would not be outside the profession’s domain to answer the two main policy questions of this conference: 1. how should the benefits of biotechnology be shared with providers of genetic resources and/or associated knowledge (commonly known as access and benefitsharing, ABS)? 2. how should society handle genetically modified organ...

Doug Gurian-Sherman is a senior scientist in the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) Food and Environment Program. UCS is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. The goal of the UCS Food and Environment Program is a food system that encourages innovative and environmentally sustainable ways to produce high-quality, safe, and affordable food, whil...