Popular misconceptions: agricultural biotechnology

N Biotechnol. 2010 Dec 31;27(6):724-8. doi: 10.1016/j.nbt.2010.03.006. Epub 2010 Mar 30.

Abstract

Agricultural biotechnology, especially genetic engineering or genetic modification (GM), is a topic of considerable controversy worldwide. The public debate is fraught with polarized views and opinions, some are held with religious zeal. Unfortunately, it is also marked with much ignorance and misinformation. Here we explore some popular misconceptions encountered in the public debate.

MeSH terms

  • Agriculture*
  • Attitude*
  • Biotechnology*
  • Communication*
  • Crops, Agricultural / genetics*
  • Food, Genetically Modified
  • Humans
  • Plants, Genetically Modified / genetics*
  • Public Opinion*