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Use of agricultural biotechnology is surrounded by
Read the thoughts of proponents and opponents of biotechnology.
(The links below open new, separate windows.)
Purdue and other universities
Agricultural Biotechnology: Before You Judge - a publication produced by Purdue's Marshall A. Martin and Jean R. Riepe, Department of Agricultural Economics, April C. Mason, Department of Foods and Nutrition, and Peter E. Dunn, Department of Entomology. The publication describes the issues, challenges, and benefits of biotechnology for farmers and consumers.
Biotechnology Issues on the Web - a list of Web sites from Purdue Agronomist Bob Nielsen's Chat 'n Chew Cafe.
Controvery Forums by SCOPE: The Risks and Benefits of Genetically Modified Food - a site maintained by University of California at Berkeley, the University of Washington, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Genetically Engineered Organisms: Public Issues Education Project - a site to help readers consider the complex scientific and social issues associated with GMOs.
U.S. Government
Biosafety Library at USDA/APHIS - This list of links takes you to government and consumer group reports from around the world (European Union, Canada, Germany, Union of Concerned Scientists, FAO/WHO, United Nations, and more)
- Media
Risks on the Table, Scientific American, April 2001
Harvest of Fear, a Frontline/NOVA special report, April 2001
- Prominent Groups Critical of Biotechnology
The Environmental Defense Fund
Greenpeace International - Genetic Engineering
Union of Concerned Scientists (Food & Environment Action Items)