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ArticleGM crops & food2026

Public perception of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Montenegro: insight for sustainable biotechnology and policy development.

Ana Velimirović, Zoran Jovović, Siniša Berjan, Hamid El Bilali, Mohammad S Allahyari

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Article in GM crops & food, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ana VelimirovićBiotechnical Faculty, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro.ORCID 0000-0002-5856-0671
Zoran JovovićBiotechnical Faculty, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro.
Siniša BerjanFaculty of Agriculture, University of East Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Hamid El BilaliInternational Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies - Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (CIHEAM-Bari), Valenzano (Bari), Italy.
Mohammad S AllahyariFaculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, Mahikeng, South Africa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) hold significant potential for enhancing agricultural sustainability, yet public acceptance remains limited. This study examined consumer perceptions of GMOs in Montenegro, where traditional agriculture coexists with emerging biotechnology. Using an online survey of 1178 respondents, attitudes toward GMOs, health and environmental risk perceptions, and media influences were analyzed. Results showed that 76% of respondents considered GMOs harmful to human health, with strong concerns regarding environmental and animal impacts. Women and respondents with higher education levels expressed higher risk awareness. K-means clustering identified three consumer groups - Highly Concerned (34.9%), Moderately Concerned (37.9%), and Critical but Uncertain (27.2%) - differing in awareness, information sources, and consumption behavior. Findings highlight the role of misinformation and low institutional trust in shaping public attitudes. Strengthening science-based communication and transparent labeling policies is essential for fostering informed decisions and supporting the integration of biotechnology into sustainable agriculture.

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BiotechnologyOrganisms, Genetically ModifiedPublic OpinionAgricultureConsumer BehaviorFemaleHumansMaleMontenegroPerceptionPlants, Genetically ModifiedPolicy MakingSurveys and QuestionnairesBiotechnologyconsumer behaviorGMOsMontenegropublic perceptionrisk perception

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PMID41572907
PMCPMC12834147

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