Risk-Only Assessment of Genetically Engineered Crops Is Risky.
benefit
crops
genetically engineered
genetically modified
risk
Journal
Trends in plant science
ISSN: 1878-4372
Titre abrégé: Trends Plant Sci
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9890299
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 2019
01 2019
Historique:
received:
05
07
2018
revised:
18
09
2018
accepted:
03
10
2018
pubmed:
6
11
2018
medline:
24
8
2019
entrez:
3
11
2018
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The risks of not considering benefits in risk assessment are often overlooked. Risks are also often evaluated without consideration of the broader context. We discuss these two concepts in relation to genetically engineered (GE) crops. The health, environmental, and economic risks and benefits of GE crops are exemplified and presented in the context of modern agriculture. Misattribution of unique risks to GE crops are discussed. It is concluded that the scale of modern agriculture is its distinguishing characteristic and that the greater knowledge around GE crops allows for a more thorough characterization of risk. By considering the benefits and risks in the context of modern agriculture, society will be better served and benefits will be less likely to be forgone.
Identifiants
pubmed: 30385102
pii: S1360-1385(18)30230-9
doi: 10.1016/j.tplants.2018.10.001
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Pagination
58-68Informations de copyright
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