April 2011

Source: ISB News Report - April 2011
http://www.isb.vt.edu/news/2011/Apr11.pdf

Perceptions on the Holistic Assessment of Next-generation Genetically Engineered Crops
Briardo Llorente, Fernando Bravo-Almonacid, Hector N. Torres, Mirtha M. Flawia and Guillermo D. Alonso

Consumers increasingly demand improved food quality; hence researchers are developing next-generation GE crops to provide food with enhanced quality or tailored properties to match these demands. Scientific studies demonstrating the benefits of GE quality-enhanced crops-not just speculations-could positively impact public perception. Additionally, because sensory qualities can be an important determinant of the public acceptance of new foods, assessing consumer perception of the GE crops should be included in the development of quality-improved crops. This review provides a brief overview of some recent studies in which these topics were addressed by applying different approaches in GE potato, tomato, carrot, and lettuce cultivars.

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Published: April 6, 2011