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   Why are GMO crops important?

   • The most common GMO crops were developed to address the needs of farmers, but in turn they can help foods become more accessible and affordable for consumers. Some GMO crops were developed specifically to benefit consumers. For example, a GMO soybean that is used to create a healthier oil is commercially grown and available.

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   What are the benefits of GMOs?

   • And the many benefits of GMOs can be seen well beyond the farm as well, from helping to conserve natural resources to fighting climate change. Read on to find out how innovative GMO crops are driving new opportunities for farms, communities and our planet. Farmers must overcome many hurdles each season to bring their crops to harvest.

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   Do GMO crops help farmers prevent crop loss?

   • Most of the GMO crops grown today were developed to help farmers prevent crop loss. The three most common traits found in GMO crops are: For GMO crops that are resistant to insect damage, farmers can apply fewer spray pesticides to protect the crops. GMO crops that are tolerant to herbicides help farmers control weeds without damaging the crops.

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   What are the benefits of genetic modification?

   • Improved survival and greater yield: Other GMO crops have been modified with genes that help them survive stressful conditions, such as droughts, and resist diseases like blight, resulting in a higher yield for farmers. Increased nutritional value: Genetic modification can increase the nutritional value of foods.

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2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesThe human health benefits from GM crops - PMC

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   Oct 2, 2019 · Genetically modified crops have made significant contributions to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in particular goals 1 (reducing poverty) and 2 (reducing hunger). While increased yields have contributed to higher household incomes, which reduce poverty, the increased yields have also enhanced household food security.

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   Apr 19, 2023 · Most of the GMO crops grown today were developed to help farmers prevent crop loss. The three most common traits found in GMO crops are: Resistance to insect damage. Tolerance to...

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   Jan 9, 2024 · GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, can help farmers increase yields, but may also have potential negative effects. Learn the pros and cons and how to identify GMO foods.

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   Jul 14, 2023 · Genetically modified crops (also known as GMOs) have become an essential solution to help farmers around the world grow food more sustainably. And the many benefits of GMOs can be seen well beyond the farm as well, from helping to conserve natural resources to fighting climate change.