transgenic plants

"This is the definitive history of Monsanto, a St. Louis chemical firm that became the world's largest genetically engineered seed enterprise. Monsanto merged with German pharma-biotech giant Bayer in 2018, but its Roundup Ready seeds, introduced twenty-five years ago, are still reshaping the farms that feed us. Incorporating global fieldwork, interviews with company employees, and untapped corporate and government records . . traces Monsanto's astounding evolution from a scrappy chemical startup to a global agrobusiness powerhouse. Capitalizing on deals with customers like Coca-Cola, General Electric, and especially the US government, Monsanto used seed money derived from toxic products-including PCBs and Agent Orange-to build an agricultural empire, promising endless bounty through its genetically engineered technology"--Provided by publisher.

This timely volume explores the world of one of the most controversial scientific advances in modern history, the design and production of genetically engineered plants. Readers will examine the ways in which humans interact with and manipulate the natural environment, from the earliest origins of agriculture to the discovery of the universal genetic code to the possibilities of ending world hunger. Throughout the text, readers will find in-depth explanations of complex theories of heredity and of modern genetic engineering technology, while being invited to consider the ethical questions that underlie this great discovery.

"This . . . volume explores the world of one of the . . . controversial scientific advances in modern history, the design and production of genetically engineered plants. Readers will examine the ways in which humans interact with and manipulate the natural environment, from the earliest origins of agriculture to the discovery of the universal genetic code to the possibilities of ending world hunger. Throughout the text, readers will find . . . explanations of complex theories of heredity and of modern genetic engineering technology, while being invited to consider the ethical questions that underlie this . . . discovery"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the market of genetically modified foods.

Explains the reactions of scientists, farmers, chefs, and medical doctors to the scientific changes in agriculture.

A collection of essays that looks at issues related to genetically modified foods and provides varying perspectives on them.

Explores the history, benefits, and risks of genetically modified organisms and crops, and chronicles important scientific discoveries in the field as well as the social, philosophical, economic, legal, and political issues that have arisen in response to these discoveries. Includes case studies, documents, a glossary, and an annotated bibliography.

Argues that the seeds that provide the world with food, fiber, and fuel are at risk from agricultural technologies, patents and corporate ownership, and the degradation of the environment; examines reasons why the author believes genetic engineering is not right for agriculture; and urges consumers to participate in the movement to restore agriculture to its ecological roots.