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Tool 8 - Practical uses and applications

Information toolkit on food biotechnologies with a focus on food safety

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Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 11p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Category Brochure

Synopsis (short abstract) Tool 8 provides general information and examples of how the genetically modified (GM) foods have been applied, marketed and cultivated in the different areas. It also supports users of the toolkit to showcase concrete examples of the specific characteristics and traits of genetically modified organisms (GMO) such as the pesticide tolerance introduced in a tomato that is being grown in the country.

See related publications: Handbook - using the information toolkit Tool 1: Background and guidance Tool 2: Fundamentals Tool 3: Rationale for potential benefits Tool 4: GM food safety assessment Tool 5: Regulations Tool 6: Human health Tool 7: Environment Tool 9: Current innovations Tool 10: Public engagement Last updated 13/04/2022

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