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3 days ago · Genetically modified crops can increase the amount of food grown in a certain amount of space – which is significant given that the amount of arable land around the world is declining. Global crop production grew by more than 370m tonnes between 1996 and 2012. Genetically modified crops in the US accounted for one-seventh of this boost.
3 days ago · Biotech companies employ various techniques to modify plant genetics, including gene splicing and CRISPR-Cas9. 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.
2 days ago · Genetically modified (GM) foods were first approved for human consumption in the United States in 1994, and by 2014–15 about 90 percent of the corn, cotton, and soybeans planted in the United States were GM. By the end of 2014, GM crops covered nearly 1.8 million square kilometres (695,000 square miles) of land in more than two dozen ...
- 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...
4 days ago · In recent years, much debate has centered around the use of genetically modified (GM) crops and their potential moral, ethical, and socioeconomic ramifications for the worldwide agricultural industry. This article will explore the justifiability of using GM crops to ensure food safety in the 21 st century and beyond.
4 days ago · For example, the first genetically modified food product - a tomato introduced to the public in 1994 as the “Flavr Savr” - had two genes added. One conferred antibiotic resistance, and another ...
4 days ago · These food products are not just healthy but also help prevent food related discomforts like bloating. On the other hand, there are concerns about possible unexpected adverse health effects, environmental damage and commercial exploitation. Genetic engineering may eventually bring advantages that are, as of 2012, at the speculative stage.
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4 days ago · Qiujie Zheng & H. Holly Wang (2021) Do Consumers View the Genetically Modified Food Labeling Systems Differently? “Contains GMO” Versus “Non-GMO” Labels, The Chinese Economy, 54:6, 376-388. Bawa AS, Anilakumar KR. Genetically modified foods: safety, risks and public concerns-a review. J Food Sci Technol. 2013;50(6):1035-46.
