This primer educates readers on the highly publicized topic of biotechnology—one of the most important issues for the food industry last year. Food biotechnology promoters say it can revolutionize agriculture. Its critics claim it is potentially unsafe and potentially harmful to the environment. This primer attempts to provide a balanced overview of food biotechnology and the related scientific, legal and political issues.
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