Essays about: "genetically modified food"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 essays containing the words genetically modified food.

1. 1. Students’ perceptions of genetically modified organisms : what is required to increase acceptance?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Emma Lif; [2023]
   Keywords : Genetically modified organisms; perceptions; acceptance; students; qualitative semi-structured interviews;

   Abstract : Producing enough food for the world's growing population is a challenge that puts great pressure on the agricultural food system to ensure global food security Furthermore, climate change is additionally exacerbating this challenge. Part of the solution could be genetically modified organisms (GMOs), but their use has been a source of controversy among various actors that have hindered their adoption. READ MORE

3. 2. Genetically Modified Food - Curse or Blessing? : Decisive factors influencing consumers behavior

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sina Brinkmeier; Jule Persson; [2023]
   Keywords : genetically modified food; theory of planned behavior; consumer behavior; decisive factor;

   Abstract : Genetically modified (GM) food could be a solution to secure the world’s food supply, whichis in jeopardy due to the ongoing climate crisis. Thus, it is of great importance that consumerswould be willing to consume this type of food. READ MORE

4. 3. To What Extent EU Regulations and Consumer Behavior Have Affected the Expansion of Alternative Proteins: A Comparison of the Plant-Based and Cell-Based Meat Markets

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Josefine Andersson; Kassidy Hannah; [2023]
   Keywords : European Union; Meat Substitutes; Alternative Meat; Plant-Based Meat; Cell-Based Meat; Conventional Meat; GM Food; Novel Food; Food Law; PBM; CBM;

   Abstract : Plant-based meat (PBM) fulfills the criteria set by the European Union regulations for the product to be sold in the EU and is currently a highly consumed conventional meat substitute in the region. Whereas, cell-based meat (CBM), as of July 2023, does not fulfill the criteria set by the EU regulations for the product to be legally sold in the EU. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation of strategies for construction of protease libraries in yeast.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik

   Author : Sidharth Jaya Sankar; [2022]
   Keywords : Yeast; GFP-fusion technology; protease; applied microbiology; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Proteases are a group of enzymes that are involved in breaking down larger proteins into smaller polypeptides or single amino acids, and they are used in various applications. In this project, the potential of budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as host for the construction of protease libraries is evaluated. READ MORE

6. 5. Consumers perception of genetically modified horticultural food : an interview study

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Fredrik Persson; [2021]
   Keywords : genetically modified organisms; GM Food; perception; horticulture; food security; nutrition; behavior; psychology;

   Abstract : Genetically modified food within the horticulture sector is strictly regulated in the European Union today. In a future where the question of whether to adopt biotechnology, regarding genetically modified or gene-edited horticultural products, the perception of such technology is of importance. READ MORE