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Genetic modification and food quality : a down to earth analysis / Robert Blair, Faculty of Land & Food Systems, University of British Columbia, MacMillan Building, 2357 Main Mall, Vancouver, Canada V6TIZ4 ; Joe M. Regenstein, Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-7201 USA.
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Blair, Robert, 1933-
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English
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Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2015.
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v, 276 pages ; 26 cm
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TP248.65.F66 B646 2015
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Genetically modified foods
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Food
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Quality
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Regenstein, J. M. (Joe M.)
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Summary note
"This book will present a scientific analysis of how genetic engineering of plants and other food sources affects the quality and safety of food for humans"-- Provided by publisher.
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Machine generated contents note: CHAPTER 1: Introduction References CHAPTER 2: International regulations North America USA Canada Europe Russia Australasia Australia/New Zealand China India Japan Republic of Korea Mexico Africa South Africa South America Argentina Brazil Chile Food labelling Australia/New Zealand Canada Europe Japan Russia USA References CHAPTER 3: Microorganisms Bacteria Biochemicals, additives Milk Products, probiotics Fungi Yeasts Baking Brewing (beer-making) Wine-making Cheese-making Summary References CHAPTER 4: Cereals Maize (Zea mays L.) Safety aspects Nutritional and organoleptic qualities Other cereal crops Rice (Oryza sativa) Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Summary References CHAPTER 5: Oilseed crops Soyabeans (soybeans) Safety aspects Nutritional and organoleptic qualities Canola (rapeseed) Safety aspects Nutritional and organoleptic qualities Cottonseed (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Safety aspects Nutritional and organoleptic qualities Summary References CHAPTER 6: Fruits and vegetables Fruit Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Apples (Malus domestica) Plums (Prunus domestica L.) Vegetables Lucerne (alfalfa) (Medicago sativa L.) Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Squash (Curcurbita pepo L.) Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Sweet corn (Zea mays L.) Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) Summary References CHAPTER 7: Fish and other animals Fish Research findings Pigs Summary References CHAPTER 8: Animal products Research findings Effects of feed processing Effects of digestion in the GI tract and possible transfer of transgenic DNA into edible tissues Summary References CHAPTER 9: Overall assessment of the safety of GM foods and feeds Microorganisms Cereal crops Oilseed crops Fruits and vegetables Animals and animal products Chemical residues Consensus Factors that mitigate possible harmful effects from foods derived from GM crops Summary References CHAPTER 10: Overall assessment of the nutritional value of GM foods and feeds Microorganisms Cereal crops Oilseed crops Soyabeans Canola Cottonseed Fruits and vegetables Lucerne (alfalfa) Papaya Potatoes Squash Sugar beet Sweet corn Tomatoes Animal products Reviews Summary References CHAPTER 11: Addressing consumer issues Surveys International Europe North America Africa Australia/New Zealand China Addressing the issues effectively The informed consumer Labelling Summary References CHAPTER 12: Overall conclusions Summary References .
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. International regulations
3. Microorganisms
4. Cereals
5. Oilseed crops
6. Fruits and vegetables
7. Fish and other animals
8. Animal products
9. Overall assessment of the safety of GM foods and feeds
10. Overall assessment of the nutritional value of GM foods and feeds
11. Addressing consumer issues
12: Overall conclusions.
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ISBN
9781118756416 ((hardback))
111875641X ((hardback))
LCCN
2015006385
OCLC
905600000
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