In-depth understanding of biotechnology and its issues is a necessary factor in informed dialogue and making wise decisions about the use of this technology and its products. This section contains commonly raised issues associated with a variety of topics relating to agriculture, foods, agricultural practices and biotechnology. A link to information on animal biotechnology is available below. The issues are linked to responses, which contain additional links to relevant scientific references. The content of the Biotechnology Information section and the choice of literature cited is the sole responsibility of Cooperative Extension Specialists, Dr. Peggy G. Lemaux, University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Alan McHughen, University of California, Riverside and Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California Davis.