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- Plants can be modified to carry genes that can kill pests that eat them, or to require less water to grow. This, in turn, allows farmers to use fewer harmful pesticides and also ensures that crops don't die during droughts. There are even GMO potatoes that do not brown or bruise a lot, which keeps them looking fresh for longer.
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3 days ago · Genetically modified foods are foods whose DNA sequences are altered to produce desired effects. Why do we modify foods? Food is modified for a variety of reasons.
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GMO's can create increased crop yields. Genetically modified potatoes can be engineered to have a gene from a cold water fish (that is, a gene from the fish is inserted into the potato's genome) so that the potatoes become resistant to cold temperatures and harsh weather conditions.
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1990s: The first wave of GMO produce created through genetic engineering becomes available to consumers: summer squash, soybeans, cotton, corn, papayas, tomatoes, potatoes, and canola. Not all...
