Building trust in biotechnology crops in light of the Arab Spring: a case study of Bt maize in Egypt

Building trust in biotechnology crops in light of the Arab Spring: a case study of Bt maize in Egypt

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The case of <it>Bacillus thuringiensis</it> (Bt) maize in Egypt presents a unique perspective on the role of trust in agricultural biotechnology (agbiotech) public-private partnerships (PPPs). This is especially relevant...

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Main Authors: Ezezika Obidimma C, Daar Abdallah S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Agriculture & Food Security
Subjects:
Bt maize
Egypt
trust
agricultural biotechnology
public-private partnership
Monsanto
Fine Seeds International
Online Access:http://www.agricultureandfoodsecurity.com/content/1/S1/S4

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