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  1. Feb 17, 2014 · Environment correspondent, BBC News. British scientists have developed genetically modified potatoes that are resistant to the vegetable's biggest threat - blight. A three-year trial has shown ...

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  2. Oct 19, 2023 · Vocabulary. A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. For thousands of years, humans have used breeding methods to modify organisms. Corn, cattle, and even dogs have been selectively bred over generations to have certain desired traits.

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  4. Jan 10, 2022 · Importance of Biotechnology Application in Potato. Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a worldwide important crop plant that produces high nutritional quality tubers.It is the fourth most important staple crop (after wheat, corn, and rice) in terms of production and demand, with around 378 million tons produced annually (Campos and Ortiz, 2020).

  5. May 21, 2018 · Millions of acres of Bt crops, including cotton and potatoes are currently grown in the United States. Quick Navigation for GMOs Pros and Cons. PROS OF GMOS. 1. Increased pest resistance of crops. 2. Less pesticide residues in foods. 3. Reduction of agricultural runoff.

  6. Oct 2, 2023 · How GMOs Are Regulated for Food and Plant Safety in the United States. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. February 17, 2022. What You Need to Know About Bioengineered (BE) Food Labeling. Non GMO ...

  7. Aug 7, 2013 · Genetically modified foods have been demonized in recent years by health advocates and environmentalists alike. If we look at the history of food cultivation...

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    • Scientific American