Status and market potential of transgenic biofortified crops

Steur, Hans De; Blancquaert, Dieter; Strobbe, Simon; Lambert, Willy E.; Gellynck, Xavier; Straeten, Dominique Van Der

doi:10.1038/nbt.3110

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“…This indirectly implies improved consumer perception of GE biofortified crops over non-GE counterparts. Yet more directly, a study found that premium payments for GE biofortified crops ranged from 20% to 70% across targeted crops, micronutrients, and countries (De Steur et al, 2015). Nonetheless, rice might be different because rice-consuming societies are known for their rich biocultural diversity around this staple crop (Brooks, 2013).…”

Section: Consumer Perceptions Of Golden Ricementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although an increasing number of studies report successful biofortifications in the laboratory, this second generation of GE crops remains mostly unavailable to consumers, largely due to the regulatory process (De Steur et al, 2015). However, the current regulatory barriers aside, the question should be: will consumers purchase and consume GR as its developers seem to assume favorable market acceptance?…”

Section: Consumer Perceptions Of Golden Ricementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Conventional breeding, however, has limited options compared to GE because it is only possible with closely related or sexually compatible plants, thus relying on natural variations in target crops (De Steur et al, 2015). Even if possible it would take a considerable amount of time to produce a biofortified crop through mutagenesis.…”

Section: Biofortification Of Transgenic Rice To Combat Vitamin a Defimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Despite the international growth in the first generation of GE crops, there has been a global regulatory slowdown in approval of new transgenic crops as agricultural biotechnology remains politically controversial in Europe and elsewhere (De Steur et al, 2015). As a second generation GE crop, GR is considered by some to be the most advanced biofortified GE crop thus far in development and most likely the first to be released (De Steur et al, 2015). Therefore, GR may illustrate the challenges biofortified GE crops will face in the path toward commercialization despite the claims for its enhanced nutritional qualities and benefits.…”

Section: Golden Rice In Regulatory Limbo For Releasementioning

confidence: 99%

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The Arrested Development of Golden Rice: the Scientific and Social Challenges of a Transgenic Biofortified Crop

Lee

Krimsky

2016

International Journal of Social Science Studies

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Since its initiation to reduce the global public health crisis of vitamin A deficiency (VAD), the Golden Rice (GR) Project has met with both successes and challenges. After 16 years of its scientific breakthrough in 2000 with the GR prototype to produce β-carotene in rice grain, it has yet to be released. As the first biofortified crop developed with transgenic technologies designed to reduce the micronutrient deficiency, GR has met controversy and even academic scandal. This review updates the science and situates GR in its political, regulatory and economic contexts. In doing so, peer-reviewed journal articles on GR and VAD were studied, specific data were cited from well-recognized organizations, and both the science and regulatory issues were checked through personal communications. This review aims not only to update and provide evidence-based analysis of GR, but also to facilitate broader social conversations on transgenic crops.

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Section: Consumer Perceptions Of Golden Ricementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Consumer Perceptions Of Golden Ricementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Biofortification Of Transgenic Rice To Combat Vitamin a Defimentioning

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Section: Golden Rice In Regulatory Limbo For Releasementioning

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The Arrested Development of Golden Rice: the Scientific and Social Challenges of a Transgenic Biofortified Crop

Lee

Krimsky

2016

International Journal of Social Science Studies

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“…Genetic engineering and genome editing in particular help to develop highly productive crops that require lower amounts of pesticides, fertiliser and water (19) . Similarly, breeders work on developing crop varieties with higher amounts of micronutrients, an approach that is commonly referred to as biofortification (29)(30)(31) . While such new technologies could contribute substantially to sustainable nutrition and health (32)(33)(34) , acceptance levels in the wider public are relatively low.…”

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Globalisation of agrifood systems and sustainable nutrition

2016

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The globalisation of agrifood systems is a mega-trend with potentially profound nutritional implications. This paper describes various facets of this globalisation process and reviews studies on nutritional effects with a particular focus on developing countries. Results show that global trade and technological change in agriculture have substantially improved food security in recent decades, although intensified production systems have also contributed to environmental problems in some regions. New agricultural technologies and policies need to place more emphasis on promoting dietary diversity and reducing environmental externalities. Globalising agrifood systems also involve changing supply-chain structures, with a rapid rise of modern retailing, new food safety and food quality standards, and higher levels of vertical integration. Studies show that emerging high-value supply chains can contribute to income growth in the small farm sector and improved access to food for rural and urban populations. However, there is also evidence that the retail revolution in developing countries, with its growing role of supermarkets and processed foods, can contribute to overweight and obesity among consumers. The multi-faceted linkages between changing agrifood systems and nutrition are a new field of interdisciplinary research, combining agricultural, nutritional, economics and social sciences perspectives. The number of studies on specific aspects is still limited, so the evidence is not yet conclusive. A review at this early stage can help to better understand important relationships and encourage follow-up work.Agriculture: Food systems: Small farms: Triple burden of malnutrition

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Biotechnologies and Vitamins Biofortification of Edible Crops

Benkeblia

Hefferon

2020

Vitamins and Minerals Biofortification of Edible Plants

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Status and market potential of transgenic biofortified crops

Cited by 93 publications

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The Arrested Development of Golden Rice: the Scientific and Social Challenges of a Transgenic Biofortified Crop

The Arrested Development of Golden Rice: the Scientific and Social Challenges of a Transgenic Biofortified Crop

Globalisation of agrifood systems and sustainable nutrition

Biotechnologies and Vitamins Biofortification of Edible Crops

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