GMO Food: A Reference Handbook

by David E. Newton

Book Overview

Providing an exhaustive background on the history of genetically modified organism (GMO) crops and foods as well as the controversies surrounding these products, this book allows readers to develop their own particular viewpoint on the production and use of GMO substances.

Genetic engineering has long been used to impart desirable characteristics to food plants in order to improve crop yield, pest resistance, and herbicide tolerance...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610696859
• ISBN13: 9781610696852
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years