| ID (ISN) del documento | 56769 |
| Número CIS |
91-1581 |
| Año |
1990 |
| Número de serie |
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| Autor(es) |
Goldburg R., Rissler J., Shand H., Hassebrook C. |
| Título |
Biotechnology's bitter harvest. Herbicide-tolerant crops and the threat to sustainable agriculture |
| Información bibliográfica |
The Biotechnology Working Group, USA, 1990. 73p. ca. 160 ref. |
| Resumen |
This report examines the extent of current herbicide use and research into herbicide-tolerant crops and trees and discusses the human health, environmental, social and economic aspects of herbicides and herbicide-tolerant plants. Alternative methods of weed control developed in the context of sustainable agriculture are outlined. Recommendations are made to discourage the development and adoption of herbicide-tolerant crops and trees. |
| Descriptores (primarios) |
herbicidas; industria de la biotecnología; agricultura y silvicultura; Estados Unidos |
| Descriptores (secundarios) |
informe; aspectos económicos; aspectos sociales; polución ambiental; riesgos para la salud; reemplazamiento |
| Tipo de documento |
E - Libros, informes, actas |
| País / Estado o Provincia | Estados Unidos |
| Tema(s) |
Sustancias tóxicas y peligrosas
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Nuevas tecnologías
|
| Navegación por categoria(s) |
Biotechnology industry
Agricultural chemicals
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