Scientists React to Prince Charles' Comments on GM Crops
August 15, 2008| |
Scientists have reacted to the well publicized statement of the Prince of Wales this week. The Prince publicly stated that GM crops are causing the biggest-ever environmental disaster and warned that it is utterly dangerous to rely on multinational corporations for food, a statement that crop researchers and scientists don't agree with.
Among the scientists include Alison Smith, professor of plant biochemistry at the John Innes Centre, who said that the Prince is ill-informed and he is not contributing to a rational debate on the issue. Ian Denholm, of Rothamsted Research Institute also added that the GM technology should be explored without prejudice and assessed on how it can help overcome agricultural challenges.
The press release is at http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article4526133.ece. To read related articles and numerous comments on the topic also visit http://www.newstin.co.uk/sim/uk/73903558/en-010-004926015.
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