Policy Issues in Genetically Modified Crops

A Global Perspective

1st Edition - November 20, 2020
Editors: Pardeep Singh, Anwesha Borthakur, Aditya Abha Singh, Ajay Kumar, Kshitij K. Singh
Language: English
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Policy Issues in Genetically Modified Crops: A Global Perspective contains both theoretical and empirical evidence of a broad range of aspects of GM crop policies throughout the world. Emphasizing world agriculture production and ethics of GM crops, the book balances insights into the various discussions around the use of GM crops including soil health, effects on animals, environmental sustainability impact, and ethical issues. The book presents aspects of GM crop policies and prevailing controversies throughout the world, in 5 sections containing 23 chapters. Beginning with the discussion of the policies related to GM crops, the book dives deep into issues related to food insecurity, agricultural sustainability, food safety, and environmental risks. Section 5 also captures the recent advances in agricultural biotechnology encompassing research trends, the nano-biotech approach to plant genetic engineering, and other transformation techniques in crop development. The contributors of the book represent different backgrounds, providing a holistic overview of diverse approaches and perspectives. Policy Issues in Genetically Modified Crops: A Global Perspective is a valuable resource for researchers in agricultural policy and economics, agricultural biotechnology, soil science, genetic engineering, ethics, environmental management, sustainable development, and NGOs.

Section 1: Genetically modified crops: Policies and politics1. Genetically Modified Crops and Agricultural Innovation: An Analysis of Law and PolicyKshitij Kumar Singh2. GMO Policies and Practices: A Global Overview with Special Focus on TurkeyErdogan Güneş, Hormoz Movassaghi, Fahri Unsal, Nurdan Tuna Güneş Güneş3. Status and policies of GM crops in RussiaVasiliy Chokheli, Vishnu Rajput, Pavel Dmitriev, Tatiana Varduny, Tatiana Minkina, Rupesh Kumar Singh, Abhishek Singh4. GM Crops in India: Politics, Policies and Political EconomyPushpa Singh5. Genetically Modified Crops and Intellectual Property Rights: Indian ScenarioManoj Kumar Singh, Anand Vikram Singh, Pooja Jaiswal, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Ajay Kumar

Section 2: Genetically modified crops and global food security6. Contribution of Genetically Modified Crops in Agricultural Production: Success StoriesAllah Bakhsh, Irem Aycan Sırel, Rabia Busenaz Kaya, Ilkay Hilal Ataman, Shakhnozakhan Tillaboeva, Betül Ayça Dönmez, Binnur Yeşil, Ilknur Yel, Merve Tekinsoy, Esra Duru7. Genetically Modified Crops changing the Food Insecurity Landscape of the Undernourished Regions of the WorldSaurabh Verma, Sangeeta Saxena8. Impact of GM Crops on Agriculture Production: A Positive Reflection through Success StoriesReena Deshmukh9. GM Crops as a food Security solutionGirish H.V., Murali, M., Hemanth kumar, N.K., Brijesh Singh, S. Shobha Jagannath, Sudarshana, M. S.

Section 3: Genetically modified crops and sustainability in agriculture10. Genetically modified crops and climate change adaptationSuruchi Singh, Madhoolika Agrawal and Shashi Bhushan Agrawal11. Sustainable Cultivation of GM Crops in the Age of Climate Change: A Global PerspectiveKadambini Das 12. Aspects of genetically modified plants in removing heavy metals from the soilSmita Kumar

Section 4: Genetically modified food: Socio-ethical issues and regulatory challenges13. Public acceptance of GM foods: A global perspective (1999-2019)Dominika Sikora, Piotr Rzymski14. Evolution of genetically modified (GM) crops and the scared worldSubhankar Biswas, AkankshaSrivastava, SandhyaYadav, Yogesh Mishra15. Assessment of the environmental and health impacts of genetically modified cropsAditya Vikram Agarwal; Rana Pratap Singh16. Food safety issues and challenges of GM cropsNiaz Ahmad,Ghulam Raza, Tahir Waheed, Zahid Mukhtar17. Health risks and environmental concerns of GM crop adoptionUsha Singh Gaharwar, Akanksha Verma, Richa Singh, Tulika Prasadand Paulraj R18. Regulatory Framework for GMOs-Interplay between Regulatory Policies and Socio-ethical ConcernSweta Jha, Nirmla Devi Thakur, Aditya Abha Singh19. Socio-ethical Aspect of Genetically Modified Organisms: A Critical AnalysisAjoykumar KN, Gurudatta Singhand Shackira AM

Section 5: Technical advancements in plant genetic engineering and crop improvement20. Research Trends in Genetically modified (GM) PlantsKrishna Kumar Rai, Mohd Aamir, Andleeb Zehraand Avinash Chandra Rai21. Nano-biotechnological approach of plant genetic engineering Rima Kumari, Devendra Pratap Singh22. Advances in Genetically Modified Plants by employing modern biotechnological tools: An updateShilpi Nagar, Anil Kumar Moola, Lakkakula Satish, Shalini Anand, Charu Dogra Rawat, Manikandan Ramesh, T. Senthil Kumar and B. D. Ranjitha Kumari23. Transformation techniques and their role in crop improvements: A global scenario of GM cropsAbhishek K. Singh, Vishnu D. Rajput, Alok K. Singh, Rakesh S. Sengar, Rupesh Kumar Singh, Tatiana M. Minkina

Pardeep Singh

Dr. Pardeep Singh is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Science, PGDAV College, University of Delhi, in New Delhi, India. He obtained his PhD at the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi. Dr. Singh has published more than 65 papers in international journals in the fields of waste management, environmental pollution, and agricultural nanotechnology, and has co-edited 30 books.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, PGDAV College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

Anwesha Borthakur

Dr. Anwesha Borthakur is a research fellow at the Centre for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She has an M.Phil and PhD in Science Policy Studies. The area of her both M.Phil and PhD studies was waste management and policy implications in India. She has published more than 30 papers/chapters in international peer-reviewed journals and books. Presently working as a Post Doctoral Fellow.

Affiliations and expertise

Leuven International and European Studies (LINES), KU Leuven, Belgium

Aditya Abha Singh

Dr. Aditya Abha Singh is currently working as a national post-doctoral fellow for two years in Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi south campus, one of the leading University of India. She has obtained her master’s degree and pursued her doctoral research from Banaras Hindu University, India. Her doctoral research focused on crop plant responses to an atmospheric pollutant and an abiotic stressor tropospheric ozone. She has also worked on interactive effects of ozone with other components of climate change such as raising levels of carbon dioxide and alleviation effects of ozone by the use of antiozonants on model crops. She has published various articles in journal of international repute.

Affiliations and expertise

University Department of Botany, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India

Ajay Kumar

Dr. Ajay Kumar is a Professor at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology in India. He has published extensively in leading International and National journals or books. He has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Microbial biocontrol, and Endophytes related with the medicinal plants, Postharvest management of fruits. Dr. Kumar has published more than 165 research articles including review papers/book chapters/ books in the leading international journals. He is serving as special issue editors in some journals like “Frontiers in Microbiology, Microorganism” etc. In addition also acting as reviewer in some leading journals like Frontiers group, PLOS ONE, Agriculture, Ecosystem and Environment, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Biological Control, Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 3Biotech etc. Dr, Kumar has edited several books with leading publishers including Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor and Francis.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, India

Kshitij K. Singh

Dr. Kshitij Kumar Singh is an Assistant Professor at Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Professor in Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity University UP (NOIDA Campus). Dr. Singh obtained his LL.M. and Ph.D. degrees from Banaras Hindu University and received Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Asia-Pacific 2010. He has been a Visiting Research Fellow to Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario, Canada in 2009 and 2010. He specializes in intellectual property law and biotechnology law.

Affiliations and expertise

Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India