Author : International Rice Research Institute
Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 21,52 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Agricultural innovations
ISBN : 9711040425
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 32,8 MB
Release : 2017-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309437385
Genetically engineered (GE) crops were first introduced commercially in the 1990s. After two decades of production, some groups and individuals remain critical of the technology based on their concerns about possible adverse effects on human health, the environment, and ethical considerations. At the same time, others are concerned that the technology is not reaching its potential to improve human health and the environment because of stringent regulations and reduced public funding to develop products offering more benefits to society. While the debate about these and other questions related to the genetic engineering techniques of the first 20 years goes on, emerging genetic-engineering technologies are adding new complexities to the conversation. Genetically Engineered Crops builds on previous related Academies reports published between 1987 and 2010 by undertaking a retrospective examination of the purported positive and adverse effects of GE crops and to anticipate what emerging genetic-engineering technologies hold for the future. This report indicates where there are uncertainties about the economic, agronomic, health, safety, or other impacts of GE crops and food, and makes recommendations to fill gaps in safety assessments, increase regulatory clarity, and improve innovations in and access to GE technology.
Author : Thallada Bhaskar
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 892 pages
File Size : 38,75 MB
Release : 2018-04-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0444639934
Waste Biorefinery: Potential and Perspectives offers data-based information on the most cutting-edge processes for the utilisation of biogenic waste to produce biofuels, energy products, and biochemicals – a critical aspect of biorefinery. The book explores recent developments in biochemical and thermo-chemical methods of conversion and the potential generated by different kinds of biomass in more decentralized biorefineries. Additionally, the book discusses the move from 200 years of raw fossil materials to renewable resources and how this shift is accompanied by fundamental changes in industrial manufacturing technologies (from chemistry to biochemistry) and in logistics and manufacturing concepts (from petrochemical refineries to biorefineries). Waste Biorefinery: Potential and Perspectives designs concepts that enable modern biorefineries to utilize all types of biogenic wastes, and to integrate processes that convert byproduct streams to high-value products, achieving higher cost benefits. This book is an essential resource for researchers and students studying biomass, biorefineries, and biofuels/products/processes, as well as chemists, biochemical/chemical engineers, microbiologists, and biotechnologists working in industries and government agencies. - Details the most advanced and innovative methods for biomass conversion - Covers biochemical and thermo-chemical processes as well as product development - Discusses the integration of technologies to produce bio-fuels, energy products, and biochemicals - Illustrates specific applications in numerous case studies for reference and teaching purposes
Author : C. H. Hanumantha Rao
Publisher : Academic Foundation
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 33,16 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788171884193
This Is A Thematically Arranged And Presented Together At One Source One Of India`S Most Distinguished Economist C.H. Hanumantha Rao`S Less Accessible Although Academically Most Relevant Writings.
Author : Randolph Barker
Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 32,19 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0915707152
The purpose of this book is to present a comprehensive picture of the role of rice in the food and agricultural sectors of Asian nations.
Author : Francesca Bray
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 39,83 MB
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0520914937
The contrast in the rate of growth between Western and Eastern societies since 1800 has caused Asian societies to be characterized as backward and resistant to change, though until 1600 or so certain Asian states were technologically far in advance of Europe. The Rice Economies, drawing on original source materials, examines patterns of technological and social evolution specific to East-Asian wet-rice economies in order to clarfiy some general historical trends in economic development. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994. The contrast in the rate of growth between Western and Eastern societies since 1800 has caused Asian societies to be characterized as backward and resistant to change, though until 1600 or so certain Asian states were technologically far in advance of Eur
Author : Christopher B. Barrett
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 49,34 MB
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0323915019
Handbook of Agricultural Economics, Volume Five highlights new advances in the field, with this new release exploring comprehensive chapters written by an international board of authors who discuss topics such as The Economics of Agricultural Innovation, Climate, food and agriculture, Agricultural Labor Markets: Immigration Policy, Minimum Wages, Etc., Risk Management in Agricultural Production, Animal Health and Livestock Disease, Behavioral and Experimental Economics to Inform Agri-Environmental Programs and Policies, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods for Agricultural and Applied Economists, Agricultural data collection to minimize measurement error and maximize coverage, Gender, agriculture and nutrition, Social Networks Analysis In Agricultural Economics, and more. Presents the latest release in the Handbook of Agricultural Economics Written and contributed by leaders in the field Covers topics such as The Economics of Agricultural Innovation, Climate, Food and Agriculture, Agricultural Labor Markets, and more
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Publisher : Irri Cabi
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 17,91 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Food security
ISBN : 9789712202582
Author : Cristina C. David
Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 13,62 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Agricultural innovations
ISBN : 9712200434
Author : Prabhu L. Pingali
Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 29,37 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9712201066
