The social and economic impact of biofortification through genetic modification

摘要: Genetic modification (GM) has been advocated as an alternative or complement to micronutrient interventions such supplementation, fortification dietary diversification. While proof-of-concept of various GM biofortified crops looks promising, the decision tree policy makers is much more complex, and requires insight on their socio-economic impacts: Will it actually work? Is financially sound? people accept it? Can be implemented in a globalized world? This review shows that biofortification could effectively reduce burden deficiencies, economically viable way, generally well received by target beneficiaries, despite some resistance uncertainty. Practically, however, protectionist and/or unscientific regulations developed countries raise (perceived) bar for implementation countries.