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1 day ago · Jack Falinski - June 04, 2024. The Kal91.3 potato can be stored in cool temperatures for long periods of time and produce healthier and higher-quality potato chips. EAST LANSING, Mich. — A new genetically engineered potato developed by Michigan State University potato breeder Dave Douches has been granted exemption from the biotechnology ...
1 day ago · Higher intakes of green leafy and cruciferous vegetables are associated with improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, whereas higher consumption of potato fries/chips is linked to poorer glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, according to study findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
4 days ago · Genetically modified (GM) corn or BT corn has been genetically engineered to have desirable traits like resistance to pests or herbicides. BT corn is a transgenic species that has a gene from soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis.
4 days ago · Some nutrition-related improvements could address micronutrient and protein deficiencies that are prevalent in certain regions of the world. For example, modification of bananas, rice, cassava, and sweet potatoes is being pursued to address nutrient deficiencies in people in developing countries who have inadequate diets (NASEM 2016, 2017b).
4 days ago · 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 help protect crops by providing resistance to a specific disease or insect, ensuring greater food production.
- 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...
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) provide certain advantages to producers and consumers. Modified plants, for example, can at least initially h...
- Assessing the environmental safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is challenging. While modified crops that are resistant to herbicides c...
- 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...
5 days ago · What are the main reasons behind genetically modifying organisms? The primary reasons for genetically modifying organisms are to increase crop yield, enhance nutritional value, improve resistance to diseases and pests, and reduce the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
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3 days ago · From genetically modified crops to hormone-treated meats and artificial additives, the list of American food products that face restrictions abroad is surprisingly long.
