Monsanto's 'Roundup Ready' Alfalfa Controversy
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BECG078 |
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ThemesBusiness Ethics, Environmental Impact of Genetically Engineered
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13 Pages |
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1999-2007 |
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2007 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Organization |
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Monsanto
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Agricultural
Biotechnology |
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US |
Abstract:
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The case describes the Roundup Ready Alfalfa (RRA) controversy faced by Monsanto
Company (Monsanto), one of the leading companies in the agricultural
biotechnology industry in the US, since early 2006. Environmental groups,
organic farmers and consumer groups feared that genetically engineered RRA would
lead to the contamination of organic and conventional varieties of alfalfa,
leading to the creation of 'superweeds' that may be herbicide-resistant. In May
2007, the California Northern District Court issued an injunction order
prohibiting farmers from planting of genetically engineered RRA till the US
Department of Agriculture had completed a study on its environmental impact.
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The case debates on the ethical issues relating to the introduction of genetically engineered RRA by Monsanto.
Issues:
» Critically examine the ethical issues in the Roundup Ready Alfalfa controversy
faced by Monsanto
» Understand the importance of conducting a thorough evaluation/study of the
possible environmental impact of genetically engineered crops before approving
them
Contents:
Keywords:
Monsanto Company, Roundup Ready Alfalfa, US Department of
Agriculture, Center for Food Safety, Environmental Problems, Socio-economic
Impact, Genetic Pollution, Biodiversity, Genetically Modified Crops, California
Northern District Court
Monsanto's 'Roundup Ready' Alfalfa Controversy
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