GMOs in Africa: Status, adoption and public acceptance

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第一作者： Gbadegesin, Lanre Anthony

作者： Gbadegesin, Lanre Anthony;Ayeni, Emmanuel Ayodeji;Gbadegesin, Lanre Anthony;Ayeni, Emmanuel Ayodeji;Gbadegesin, Lanre Anthony;Ayeni, Emmanuel Ayodeji;Tettey, Carlos Kwesi;Uyanga, Victoria Anthony;Aluko, Oluwaseun Olayemi;Ahiakpa, John Kojo;Okoye, Charles Obinwanne;Mbadianya, Jane Ifunanya;Adekoya, Modinat Adejoke;Aminu, Raheem Olatunji;Oyawole, Funminiyi Peter;Odufuwa, Phebian;Gbadegesin, Lanre Anthony;Ayeni, Emmanuel Ayodeji;Tettey, Carlos Kwesi;Uyanga, Victoria Anthony;Aluko, Oluwaseun Olayemi;Ahiakpa, John Kojo;Okoye, Charles Obinwanne;Mbadianya, Jane Ifunanya;Adekoya, Modinat Adejoke;Aminu, Raheem Olatunji;Oyawole, Funminiyi Peter;Odufuwa, Phebian

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关键词： Biosafety; Biotechnology; Food policy; Genetic engineering; Regulation; Africa

期刊名称：FOOD CONTROL （ 影响因子：6.652； 五年影响因子：6.498 ）

ISSN： 0956-7135

年卷期： 2022 年 141 卷

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： Globally, genetically modified (GM) crops contribute to food security by increasing crop yield, quality and shelflife. The commercialisation and adoption of GM crops in many developed countries raised hope of improving food security and livelihood. Africa, a developing continent facing malnutrition, food crises and inadequate food production technologies has been slow to accept GM crops. The hesitancy to accept GM crops emanates from unfavourable policies shaped by public opinion, despite its potential for achieving the zero-hunger agenda. Impeding factors hampering the adoption of GM technology necessitate biosecurity regulations on GM crops to monitor the crop biosafety, environmental and health concerns. Herein, we reviewed GM crops status and adoption in Africa and possible constraints to their acceptance amidst some commercialised GM crops in African countries. Efforts aimed at improving GM adoption in Africa should include the provision of adequate monitoring and surveillance system, science-based policies, political will and a robust public education on GM technology.

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