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The well-respected British medical journal, The Lancet, published an important study conducted by Drs. Arpad Pusztai and Stanley W.B. Ewen under a grant from the Scottish government. The study examined the effect on rats of the consumption of potatoes genetically engineered to contain the biopesticide Bacillus Thuringiensis (B.t ...
May 18, 2018 · GM Potato Can Help Cut Pesticide Use by Up to 90 Percent, Study Shows. A potato variety genetically engineered to resist potato blight can help reduce the use of chemical fungicides by up to 90 percent, according to a new study - drastically reducing the environmental impact of potato farming. Potato blight, caused by a water mould called ...
Nov 6, 2013 · The first GMOs were created in the laboratory during the 1970s, but they weren't widely marketed until the introduction of Bt potatoes, corn and cotton in the mid-1990s. In these crops, genetic ...
Jan 13, 2015 · EU GMO cultivation decision – science sidelined, but UK will get right to choose, Mark Lynas Many in Britain still skeptical of GM foods , Yougov.co.uk Public concern over GM food has lessened ...
May 15, 2014 · Ears of Corn: The top is GMO (Bt transgenic), and the bottom is non-GMO. The Asian corn borer has caused damage to the ear, resulting in fungal growth (mold) and sprouting. These varieties were grown in the Philippines. Potatoes: As of May 15, 2014, there are no GMO potatoes available for consumer purchase, but they are being tested.
Jul 2, 2021 · Scientists say GMOs are safe, but some wish to avoid them until long-term studies are published. Common GMO foods include corn, soybeans, potatoes, and papaya. The first genetically modified food ...
Jul 27, 2021 · 7. SUMMARY. The hugely controversial concerns over the GMO foods in terms of consumer safety and environmental sustainability seem to remain unchanged. There are tangible reasons for the world to still worry about GMO, although new techniques emerged and are getting popularity in Biotechnology.
