Plant Genetics and Ecological Farming: Safety and Practice for Organic Food

The world is facing serious societal challenges in the areas of food, the environment, energy and health. Historically, advancements in plant genetics have provided the new knowledge and technology needed to address these challenges. Organic farming is continued to believe to be a sustainable food production method of agriculture that is environmentally friendly and that produces healthy food. The current book highlight and evaluate the potential of genetic engineering for improvement of organic farming. This book reviews risks and opportunities related to a broad range of sustainability domains associated with increasing yields in organic agriculture. It reviews the implications of their implementation for biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient losses, soil fertility, animal health and welfare, human nutrition and health and farm profitability. 

Print ISBN: 978-1-68251-693-5 | $155 | 2021 | Hardcover

Subject: Agriculture and Plant Science

Editor: Lerebourg F. Laizans