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6 days ago · Norman Ernest Borlaug ( / ˈbɔːrlɔːɡ /; March 25, 1914 – September 12, 2009) [2] was an American agronomist who led initiatives worldwide that contributed to the extensive increases in agricultural production termed the Green Revolution. Borlaug was awarded multiple honors for his work, including the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential ...
2 days ago · Field studies conducted in India in which Bt cotton was compared with non-Bt cotton demonstrated a 30–80 percent increase in yield from the GM crop. This increase was attributed to marked improvement in the GM plants’ ability to overcome bollworm infestation, which was otherwise common.
- What is a genetically modified organism?A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose DNA has been modified in the laboratory in order to favour the expression of desired phy...
- Why are genetically modified organisms important?Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) provide certain advantages to producers and consumers. Modified plants, for example, can at least initially h...
- Are genetically modified organisms safe for the environment?Assessing the environmental safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is challenging. While modified crops that are resistant to herbicides c...
- Should genetically modified crops be grown?The question of whether genetically modified (GM) crops should be grown is one that has been debated for decades. Some people argue that GM crops c...
3 days ago · Although various food and health authorities consider them safe, GMOs, like genetically modified foods, may not be completely safe, as they are associated with health risks like allergic reactions, antibiotic resistance, and toxicity. Genetic engineering of plants dates back to the 1970s, when scientists were able to make changes that were ...
3 days ago · Israeli agrifood startup PoLoPo announces it has initiated the regulatory approval process to grow egg proteins in genetically modified potatoes in the USA.. PoLoPo explains that it has applied for a Regulatory Status Review (RSR) to the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to review its molecular farming platform called Super AA.
1 day ago · IFT is a forum for passionate food professionals and students to collaborate, learn, and contribute all with the goal of inspiring and transforming collective knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. Our Community Join Us. 11,000+. Be a part of a community of scientific scholars, visionaries, and ...
3 days ago · IFT is a forum for passionate food professionals and students to collaborate, learn, and contribute all with the goal of inspiring and transforming collective knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. Our Community Join Us. 11,000+. Be a part of a community of scientific scholars, visionaries, and ...
3 days ago · destroys weeds. How do GMOs reduce biodiversity? (insects) population reduced. 1. How do GMOs (genetically modified organisms) reduce biodiversity? (birds) consumed it and had a huge knock-off effect. How do GMOs (genetically modified organisms) reduce biodiversity? (soil micro-organisms) creates weaker plants, strong diseases and disease do ...
