Drift of Patented Genetically Engineered Crops: Rethinking Liability Theories

Preston, Hilary, Texas Law Review

Drift of Patented Genetically Engineered Crops: Rethinking Liability Theories^

I. Introduction

The issue of genetically engineered food has generated enormous discussion among consumers, corporations, non-profit organizations, and governments. Proponents of the technology tout genetically engineered food as the solution to world hunger.1 Supporters also argue that genetically engineered crops will lessen the environmental impact of traditional2 agriculture by reducing the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides.3 Opponents of genetically engineered food warn of myriad problems, including allergies in humans,4 pesticide and antibiotic resistance in other plants,5 …

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Publication information: Article title: Drift of Patented Genetically Engineered Crops: Rethinking Liability Theories. Contributors: Preston, Hilary - Author. Journal title: Texas Law Review. Volume: 81. Issue: 4 Publication date: March 2003. Page number: 1153+. © University of Texas, Austin, School of Law Publications, Inc. Dec 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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