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Essential features of responsible governance of agricultural biotechnology

Hartley, Sarah; Gillund, Fr�ydis; van Hove, Lilian; Wickson, Fern

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Sarah Hartley

Fr�ydis Gillund

Lilian van Hove

Fern Wickson



Abstract

Agricultural biotechnology continues to generate considerable controversy. We argue that to address this controversy, serious changes to governance are needed. The new wave of genomic tools and products (e.g., CRISPR, gene drives, RNAi, synthetic biology, and genetically modified [GM] insects and fish), provide a particularly useful opportunity to reflect on and revise agricultural biotechnology governance. In response, we present five essential features to advance more socially responsible forms of governance. In presenting these, we hope to stimulate further debate and action towards improved forms of governance, particularly as these new genomic tools and products continue to emerge.

Citation

Hartley, S., Gillund, F., van Hove, L., & Wickson, F. (2016). Essential features of responsible governance of agricultural biotechnology. PLoS Biology, 14(5), Article e1002453. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1002453

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Apr 6, 2016
Publication Date May 4, 2016
Deposit Date Jul 15, 2016
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal PLoS Biology
Print ISSN 1544-9173
Electronic ISSN 1545-7885
Publisher Public Library of Science
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 14
Issue 5
Article Number e1002453
DOI https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1002453
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/791507
Publisher URL http://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1002453

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