Survey data are presented on opinions about agricultural biotechnology and its application held by agricultural science faculty at highly ranked programs in the United States with and without personal involvement in biotechnology-oriented research. Findings prompt authors to argue that where even experts are divided, public opposition cannot reasonably be attributed to poor public understanding or sensationalistic media accounts.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 141 Document Number: D06187
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Pages 18-22 in L. Johnson, Alhassan WS Anthony V, and P. Rudelsheim (eds.), 2011, Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa: stewardship case studies. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa., Emphasizes need for following standard operating procedures in data management and for communications among persons within agricultural research organizations.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 141 Document Number: D06188
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See original document in file for Document D06187., Pages 23-26 in L. Johnson, Alhassan WS Anthony V, and P. Rudelsheim (eds.), 2011, Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa: stewardship case studies. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa., Emphasizes need for communications, labeling and tracking to prevent the loss of plantlets, cultures, DNA, enzymes and other fragile materials. Regular communications with research partners is important to assure proactive responsibility and key information passed along to all persons involved. Cites example of miscommunication.
