The theory and practice of genetically engineered crops and agricultural sustainability

Sustainability

Volumn 3, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 847-874

  Ervin, David E ^a   Glenna, Leland L ^b   Jussaume Jr , Raymond A ^c  

^a PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Democratic participation; Genetic engineering; Social impacts; Sustainable agriculture

Indexed keywords

EID: 84867094328     PISSN: 20711050     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3390/su3060847     Document Type: Article

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