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Czech Public Opinion on the Issue of GM Crops – Food 2021
Hanzlová, Radka
In a special survey called Food 2021 the Public Opinion Research Centre at the Institute of Sociology, Czech Academy of Sciences, surveyed the Czech public for its opinions on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and crops (GM crops) used to produce the food we consume. The majority of respondents (74%) surveyed said that were familiar with the term ‘genetically modified crops’. Just under one-tenth of them (8%) said they knew what it means, one-third (35%) said they had a rough idea, and almost one-third (31%) said they had heard the term but did not know what it means. Slightly less than one-quarter (23%) of Czech citizens believe that the genetic modification of crops is morally wrong. Almost one-half (47%) of respondents said they would be willing to take medicines that contain genetically modified organisms.
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Geneticky modifikované plodiny a možnosti jejich využití - případová studie v České republice
Pillař, Miroslav
This thesis deals with the topic of genetically modified crops and possibilities of their use in the Czech Republic. The attitude of randomly selected group of Czech citizens toward this technology was evaluated by using the method of semi-standardized interviews and questionnaires. The aim of this work was to document actual situation related to GMO and other usage of modified crops in the Czech Republic. From the results it can be seen that the interest of agricultural subjects regarding mentioned technology is decreasing rapidly. The awareness of respondents was mostly of negative character due to confusion about its effects on human health and the environment. On the contrary the scientific community sees the main problem in environmental and biodiversity threats. Due to the lack of long-term scientific researches it is currently impossible to confirm or disprove advantages or disadvantages brought by this technology. Thus further conclusive scientific studies are needed.
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Environmentálně-ekonomická hlediska pěstování vybraných geneticky modifikovaných plodin v Evropské unii
Ševčík, Michal
ŠEVČÍK, M. Environmental-economic aspects of cultivation of selected genetically modified plants in European Union. Diploma thesis. Mendel University in Brno. Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies, 2017. This diploma thesis deals with the topic of cultivation of selected genetically modified crops in the EU. Literature part describes population development and food production in Europe after the Industrial Revolution, while the other parts are focused on the mechanism of genetic modification of crops, the potential impacts of their cultivation, as well as the perception of this issue in the public and interest groups followed by description of the past and current state of GM crop cultivation in the EU, with particular emphasis on the legislative and institutional framework of the issue. The literature part is concluded by comparison of the environmental and economic impacts of growing MON810 maize on the territory of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia, and a subchapter on the potential benefits of growing Roundup Ready Soy in the EU. The practical part of the thesis presents the results of a one-year soybean experiment with the aim of finding the optimum types and dose of fertilizers for the highest yield and nutritional value of the seed. On the basis of these results, the author of the thesis then estimates the potential of introducing genetically modified soybean - Roundup Ready variety, in EU.
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Geneticky modifikované organismy ve výživě hospodářských zvířat
Cernei, Diana
Thisbachelor thesis dealswiththe use ofgeneticallymodifiedorganisms in animal feed. Thefirst part ofthe thesis dealswithwhatthegeneticallymodifiedorganisms are, fromtheirorigin to thepresent, and abouttheircloning. Sensory properties in termsofnutritionalvalue are alsodescribed. Theycontain more nutrients, such as vitamin C. Thereis a descriptionoftheEuropean Union legislationthatisinconsistentwith US legislation, as bothsideshavedifferentviews on thecultivation and use of GMO cropsfor GMO feedprocessing. TheEuropean Union isopposed to cultivation in thiscontradiction, due to a badimpact on theenvironment. Thecultivationof these crops in the Czech Republic has beenintroducedforeconomicreasons, due to theeliminationofwarehousepests and pesticides. Theworkdescribestheeffectoffeeding GMO feeds on animals as well as severalexamplesofgeneticallymodifiedcrops and animals.
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Geneticky modifikované potraviny
Tuzová, Kristýna
Diploma thesis Genetically modified foods discusses about genetically modified foods in the Czech Republic, European Union (EU) and worldwide. The aim of the thesis was to investigate the awareness of Czech and Austrian students and citizens about geneti-cally modified foods and also to highlight the pros and cons of genetically modified foods. The method of literary research and comparative method was used to evaluate the current state of genetically modified food. In the experimental part of the thesis a brainstorming method and SWOT analysis were used to determine the main advantages and disadvantages associated with genetically modified foods. Information on the atti-tudes of interest groups was collected through a questionnaire survey. The results show that the awareness and attitude of the general public and students varies within the Czech Republic and Austria.
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Geneticky modifikovaná krmiva
Štefan, Petr
Bachelor thesis deals with genetically modified feeds, which are currently the future in animal nutrition. It deals with the history and development of biotechnology. It also deals with legislative issues in the field of GMO in the Czech Republic, the European Union and in the world. It discusses the importance of GM crops/feeds in animal nutrition. It maps the cultivated crop statistics and the countries most concerned with growing GM crops.
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Knowledge and Opinions of Students on Genetically Modified Organisms
Semencová, Barbora ; Hlaváčová, Lucie (advisor) ; Vojíř, Karel (referee)
This diploma thesis is focused on topic of genetically modified organisms and their use in the practical sectors of human life. Theoretical part of the thesis defines general terms GMO, plasmid, genetic engineering, biotechnology. It also records historical milestones relating to the problematic, deals with individual techniques of genetic engineering and briefly states legislative procedures in context of dealing with GMO. It gives examples of transgenic organisms and summarizes advantages and disadvantages of their use.Practical part of the thesis contains educational program called "Genetically modified organisms", which was conceived by the author and includes a draft of a lesson inclusive of teaching materials - powerpoint presentations, worksheets, interactive worksheets, auxiliary text for teacher and written preparation. Research part deals with high school students change of view about using GMOs after completing the educational program. Due to analysis was proven that most of the attitudes and knowledge about GMO was changed after completing the educational program (for example in issues of willingness to consume GM food and animal products, perception of advantages and disadvantages etc.) Data was still unchanged in questions which cannot be affected by the program (control of food packaging or...
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Birth
Piskova, Olena ; Klímová, Barbora (referee) ; Gabriel, Michal (advisor)
The thesis is a continuation of my subject, "Why?", Also includes the theme of man and the environment. I started to be interested in the controversial topic of genetically modified organisms, genetic engineering. I found a personal story in it. Now it is difficult to comment on the extent to which these researches are important, but we shouldn’t stop there.
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PCR detection of genetically modified soybean in food and feed
CHADIMOVÁ, Nikola
Genetically modified organisms which genetic equipment has been specifically targeted of have been acquiring properties they did not have before. One of the main reasons for this aimed genetic modification in plants is herbicide resistance. Especially in soy case is used the modification to resist to glyphosate. The safety of the food which has been made of genetically modified crops or products of animal fed with GM feed has not been proved so far. This bachelor thesis focuses on methods for detection of GMOs in food and feed. Also, it focuses on verifying the data concerning the presence of GMOs presented by companies on food or feed packaging. The research part of this work contains information about genetic engineering, the issue of genetically modified organisms and also focuses on the description of techniques needed to detect GMOs, especially in processed foods, but also in feeds available on the Czech market. The methodical part of this bachelor thesis focuses on the detection of CaMV 35S promoter occurring in DNA crops that have undergone genetic modification. The presence of a specific transgenic material involved the detection of a particular glyphosate-resistant gene, which is particularly known under the trade name Roundup. There were used basic molecular biological methods to analyze GMOs.
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PCR detection of genetically modified soybean in food and feed
JOSKOVÁ, Markéta
The aim of this thesis was to summarize in the theoretical part the issue of genetic modifications and their main use. Another task was to describe various methods used for detection of genetically modified plant products and their properties. The practical part is focused on the isolation of DNA from various foods and feeds containing soy. Using the PCR method, samples were tested for the presence of soy DNA, the CaMV promoter, and the Roundup resistance transgene. A total of 42 samples were tested and 5 of them contained transgenic soy.
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