Essential features of responsible governance of agricultural biotechnology

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

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: Jul 15, 2016
• 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
• Contract Date: Jul 15, 2016