Results from the FAO biotechnology forum :

Ruane, John, 1963-

Results from the FAO biotechnology forum : background and dialogue on selected issues / by John Ruane and Andrea Sonnino. - Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2006. - x, 152 p. ; 30 cm. - FAO research and technology paper, 11 1020-0541 ; .

"... presents background and summary documents from six moderated e-mail conferences ... hosted by the Forum from 2002 to 2005."--P. ix. "TC/M/A0744E/1/10.06/3200"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

Gene flow from GM to non-GM populations in the crop, forestry, animal and fishery sectors -- What should be the role and focus of biotechnology in the agricultural research agendas of developing countries? -- Regulating GMOs in developing and transition countries -- Molecular marker-assisted selection as a potential tool for genetic improvement of crops, forest trees, livestock and fish in developing countries -- Biotechnology applications in food processing : can developing countries benefit? -- Public participation in decision-making regarding GMOs in developing countries : how to effectively involve rural people.

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Agricultural biotechnology--Congresses.
Transgenic organisms--Congresses.

S494.5.B563 / R47 2006