Perception of biotech trees by Slovak university students – a comparative survey

Authors

  • Jana MORAVČÍKOVÁ
  • Ildikó Matušíková
  • Peter Nemeček
  • Alžbeta Blehová
  • Želmíra Balážová
  • Zdenka Gálová
  • Patrik Mészáros
  • Ján Kraic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1515/nbec-2017-0002

Keywords:

Biotechnology, Forest trees, Genetic modification, GMO, Public attitude, Survey, Transgenic, University students

Abstract

Acceptance of genetically modified plants is restricted in EU by legislation, while the attitude of public is not favourable as well. Surveys show that knowledge about GM plants is getting increased. Newly developed strategies on GM safety for environment can be a crucial aspect for the (partial) acceptance in future. GM trees as non-edible plants might appear as more admissible, however, are relatively rarely discussed. We performed a comparative survey on knowledge and perception of GM forest trees among students at four Slovak universities. We also compared their responses between as well as with the outcome of similar cross-country survey in frames of the COST Action FP0905. The results point to very similar attitude of Slovak students when compared with students from other countries, no significant difference between responses of males and females, but also influence of age as well as orientation of their study (natural sciences vs. economy) on view of GM tree safety and placing on the market.

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Published

2017-08-01

How to Cite

MORAVČÍKOVÁ, J. ., Matušíková, I. ., Nemeček, P. ., Blehová, A., Balážová, Želmíra ., Gálová, . Z. ., Mészáros, P. ., & Kraic, J. . (2017). Perception of biotech trees by Slovak university students – a comparative survey. Nova Biotechnologica Et Chimica, 16(1), 12–19. https://doi.org/10.1515/nbec-2017-0002

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