Challenges in genetically engineered crop regulatory process
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 12:30
in Mathematics & Economics
A new innovation can completely reshape an industry -- inspiring both optimism and debate. The development of genetically engineered (GE) crops in the 1980's ignited a buzz in the agricultural community with the potential for higher crop yields and better nutritional content, along with the reduction of herbicide and pesticide use. GE crops grew to play a significant role in the U.S., with more than 160 million acres of farmland used to produce GE crops in 2011.