AgBioForum, vol. 10, no. 3 (2007)
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Patterns of Political Support and Pathways to Final Impact
(AgBioForum, 2007)A hypothetical scheme is offered for predicting which biofortified food technologies will enjoy greatest political support or opposition and from which actors on the political landscape. Beyond political support, benefits ... -
Biofortified Foods and Crops in West Africa : Mali and Burkina Faso
(AgBioForum, 2007)Micronutrient deficiencies, especially deficiencies of Vitamin A, iron, and zinc, are widespread in Burkina Faso and Mali and contribute to high mortality rates. Biofortification of the major food staple crops consumed in ... -
Assessing the Prospects for the Adoption of Biofortified Crops in South Africa
(AgBioForum, 2007)South Africa was an early adopter of GM crops and, more recently, introduced a national food-fortification program. This article discusses the country's experiences in developing an appropriate regulatory framework and the ... -
Socio-Economic and Political Concerns for GM Foods and Biotechnology Adoption in the Philippines
(AgBioForum, 2007)The Philippines established the first National Institute of Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology in 1980. However, it was only in 2002 when Bt corn was first commercially introduced. Strong opposition by key sectors ... -
Biofortified Crops and Biotechnology : A Political Economy Landscape for India
(AgBioForum, 2007)Micronutrient deficiencies are responsible for major health problems among the poor in India. Biofortification promises to be a cost-effective approach in enhancing the intake of micronutrients. However, it requires ... -
Biofortification for China : Political Responses to Food Fortification and GM Technology, Interest Groups, and Possible Strategies
(AgBioForum, 2007)Despite making enormous strides in reducing poverty, hunger, and malnutrition, China still has large numbers of people who do not consume sufficient micronutrients such as iron, zinc and Vitamin A. To meet this need, ... -
Crop Case Study : GMO Golden Rice in Asia with Enhanced Vitamin A Benefits for Consumers
(AgBioForum, 2007)Golden Rice is genetically modified to provide beta-carotene in the rice grain and it could potentially address widespread Vitamin A deficiency in poor countries where rice is a staple. Political opponents have viewed ... -
Political Actors on the Landscape
(AgBioForum, 2007)The introduction of novel foods and crops into the developing world triggers different reactions from different political actors. Quite often, the patterns of response in developing countries run parallel to policy debates ... -
Patterns of Political Response to Biofortified Varieties of Crops Produced with Different Breeding Techniques and Agronomic Traits
(AgBioForum, 2007)This article first examines the political response to two crops that were nutritionally enhanced through conventional breeding -- Quality Protein Maize (QPM) and orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. In the next section, the ... -
Addressing Micronutrient Deficiencies : Alternative Interventions and Technologies
(AgBioForum, 2007)Market failure for nutritional attributes of foods leads to underinvestment in crop breeding to enhance nutritional content of foods. As awareness of the importance of micronutrient deficiencies in the diets of poor people ...