AgBioForum, vol. 22, no.1 (2020)

 

Recent Submissions

  • Biotechnology and demand concerns : the case of genetically modified US sugar beets 

    Kennedy, P. Lynn; Schmitz, Andrew; DeLong, Karen Lewis (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
    While genetically modified (GM) crops have provided significant agricultural productivity gains in recent years, some consumers oppose GM products as being unsafe. We use the case of GM sugar beets and their recent adoption ...

  • Glyphosate use in Asia and implications of possible restrictions on its use 

    Brookes, Graham (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
    This study examined the farm level implications of restrictions on glyphosate use. These are likely to be higher weed control costs, poorer levels of weed control, increased incidence of pests, lower yields and loss of ...

  • An economic account of innovation policy in Canada : a comparison of canola, wheat, and pulses 

    Malla, Stavroula; Brewin, Derek G. (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
    There is significant evidence that investments in agricultural research generate gains to farmers and the economy as a whole. The objective of this paper is to provide an assessment of the biotech industry in Canada including ...

  • Consumer demand and prospects for commercialization of nutritionally enhanced GM bananas in Uganda 

    Kikulwe, Enoch; Asindu, Marsy (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
    Biofortified banana (Musa spp.) is being promoted by the biotechnology industry to reduce Vitamin A deficiency and enhance the nutrition status of vulnerable populations in banana growing regions of the world. Pending its ...

  • Consumer acceptance of sugar derived from genetically modified sugarcane in South Africa 

    Vermeulen, Hester; Gouse, Marnus; Delport, Marion; Louw, Marlene; Miller, Taaibah (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
    The study investigated the perceptions of and acceptance by South African consumers regarding sugar derived from genetically modified sugarcane ('GM sugar'). The results are based on a demographically representative consumer ...