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In-depth understanding of biotechnology and its issues is necessary to make informed decisions about the use of this technology and consumption of its products. Information in this section is intended to address many of the current issues related to genetically engineered plants and animals. Responses to a variety of issues are linked to the scientific literature.
ANNUAL REVIEW ARTICLES
ISSUES & RESPONSES

In these two peer-reviewed articles, general and food issues are covered in Part I; environmental and socioeconomic issues are presented in Part II. Responses to the issues are linked to an extensive scientific literature.

"Genetically Engineered Plants and Foods: A Scientist’s Analysis of the Issues (Part I)" 2008

Focuses on 9 general and 21 food safety issues. Entire text available at above link.

"Genetically Engineered Plants and Foods: A Scientist’s Analysis of the Issues (Part II)". 2009

Focuses on 17 environmental and 6 socioeconomic issues. Entire text available at above link.

In this section, ~60 common issues associated with a variety of topics relating to agriculture, foods, agricultural practices and biotechnology are raised and responses to the issues are linked to relevant scientific references. Issues can be searched by phrase, or listed by category. Content of the section and choice of literature cited is the sole responsibility of Cooperative Extension Specialist, Dr. Peggy G. Lemaux, University of California, Berkeley.