Public perceptions of biotechnology

被引：22

作者：

Blaine, K

Kamaldeen, S

Powell, D ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Guelph, Dept Plant Agric, Food Safety Network, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada

[2] Univ Guelph, Dept Food Sci, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada

来源：

JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE | 2002年 / 67卷 / 09期

关键词：

public perception; genetically engineered food;

D O I：

10.1111/j.1365-2621.2002.tb09566.x

中图分类号：

TS2 [食品工业];

学科分类号：

0832 ;

摘要：

Through commercial application, biotechnology may improve health, agriculture, farming practices and the quality of foods. However, along with the array of potential benefits are potential risks and uncertainties surrounding the commercial applications of biotechnology. Public support for a controversial technology such as agricultural biotechnology is crucial for deriving any benefits associated with the technology. Surveys are one tool to gauge public reactions and attitudes over time, and in identifying underlying concerns regarding a technology. This review article is built on the results of a collection of public opinion surveys on some aspects of biotechnology and its applications that have been conducted to date.

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页码：3200 / 3208

页数：9