Rank | The concepts of opportunities | Percentage of agreement |
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1 | Population growth and nutritional needs of human beings reflect the necessity of producing transgenic plants | 96.7 |
2 | The technology of transgenic plants supports sustainable agriculture development goals | 93.3 |
3 | Like natural herbs, transgenic plants completely decompose and return to nature | 93.3 |
4 | Transgenic technology is in progress and provides new opportunities for agricultural production | 93.3 |
5 | Transgenic plants reduce the use of pesticides and thus contribute to protection of environment | 93.3 |
6 | Having natural and beneficial genes is the main distinction between transgenic plants and other plants | 93.3 |
7 | Increasing agricultural production, boosting economic profits, and eliminating poverty are among the benefits of transgenic plants | 90 |
8 | Production of transgenic plants boosts resistance to pests and diseases | 90 |
9 | Transgenic plants reduce the negative environmental impacts of agricultural activities | 90 |
10 | Cultivation of transgenic plants minimizes pesticide residues in food products and environment | 86.7 |
11 | Transgenic foods are healthy and like ordinary foods are considered safe to eat | 86.7 |
12 | Transgenic plants help control weeds | 83.3 |
13 | Transgenic products have higher nutritional value than other plants | 83.3 |
14 | Cultivation of transgenic plants can lead to soil protection | 83.3 |
15 | Cultivation of transgenic plants preserves biodiversity | 76.7 |
16 | Increasing growth of transgenic plants around the world is an indicator of their acceptance by farmers | 76.6 |
Rank | The concepts of challenges | Percentage of agreement |
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1 | Production of transgenic plants in Iran is unnecessary and traditional breeding methods can meet future food needs | 100 |
2 | Due to political issues and deficiencies in planning, the production of transgenic plants has faced with some problems | 93.4 |
3 | Lack of familiarity with methods, goals, and results of genetic engineering causes people to be concerned about the acceptance of transgenic plants | 93.4 |
4 | Inconspicuous role of the mass media in introducing the achievements of transgenic technology has led to backwardness of this technology | 93.3 |
5 | Little attention of authorities to production of transgenic plants reduces the rate of productivity and increases the need for resources of energy | 93.3 |
6 | Lack of an educational, research, and development (ERD) system is a significant barrier for development of this new technology | 93.3 |
7 | Lack of awareness of consumers and manufacturers about the features of transgenic technology is an obstacle for its development | 93.3 |
8 | Lack of educators and knowledgeable specialists in development of transgenic plants is one of the main challenges in this area | 93.3 |
9 | Lack of an enabling environment for private sector’s activity has led to slow growth and development of transgenic products in agricultural sector | 93.3 |
10 | Lack of accurate statistical information on transgenic plants has prevented the growth of this area | 93.3 |
11 | Non-certification of the use of transgenic products by recognized scientific and research authorities is one of the weaknesses in their application | 93.3 |
12 | There is no consensus among experts on the usage of transgenic products | 90 |
13 | Managerial systems, regulatory agencies, and controllers of transgenic plant production are faced with major problems in Iran | 90 |
14 | Resistance of politicians in some countries (like Iran) has limited the spread of transgenic plants | 90 |
15 | Lack of consensus on potential risks of transgenic plants has prevented the massive production of these products | 90 |
16 | Administrative bureaucracy is one of the main problems of transgenic plants’ development | 86.6 |
17 | The process of generating knowledge and technology on transgenic plants in Iran is very slow | 83.3 |
18 | The risky dimensions of transgenic plants are certainly not proven and these negative impacts should not be ignored | 66.6 |
19 | The country’s inappropriate customs rules are of main barriers for development of this new technology | 63.3 |
20 | Resistance of consumers has prevented the spread of transgenic plants in some countries (including Iran) | 63.3 |
21 | Transgenic plants produce damage to other species (non-target species) | 36.7 |
22 | The use of transgenic plants may lead to resistance to antibiotics | 30 |
23 | Production of transgenic plants destroys valuable resources and resists pests | 30 |
24 | The use of transgenic plants can create risks for human reproduction and fertility | 23.3 |
25 | The use of transgenic plants may cause tumors (cancer) and allergies in individuals | 10 |