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Dec 13, 2017 · The global yearly net income increased by 34.3% in 2010–2012. 13,14 Furthermore, while increasing global yield by 22%, GM crops reduced pesticide (active ingredient) usage by 37% and environmental impact (insecticide and herbicide use) by 18%. 15 To achieve the same yield standards more than 300 million acres of conventional crops would have ...
Mar 29, 2013 · Some of the traditional arguments against GMOs – that the crops will contaminate non-GMO plants and that the biotechnology will be controlled by a powerful corporation – appear not to apply to ...
Aug 26, 2015 · Dr. Pustazai’s curriculum vitae is what afforded him a $3 million grant by the UK government to study GMOs. Dr. Pustazai was possibly the first, if not a primary scientist to point out that GM food was not at all substantially equivalent to non-GM foods. He also pointed out that the testing procedures employed by the UK, and incidentally ...
Apr 19, 2023 · The three most common traits found in GMO crops are: Resistance to insect damage. Tolerance to herbicides. Resistance to plant viruses. For GMO crops that are resistant to insect damage, farmers ...
The history of potatoes is a testament to the resilience, adaptability, and nutritional value of this humble tuber. From their ancient origins in the Andes to their status as a global staple, potatoes have shaped cultures, fueled economies, and provided sustenance to millions. Potatoes have truly made their mark on global cuisine and continue ...
Apr 19, 2023 · Agricultural Biotechnology. Feed Your Mind is our new education initiative to help consumers better understand genetically engineered foods, commonly called GMOs or genetically modified organisms ...
Feb 28, 2020 · Farmers in Limuru, in Kenya’s Kiambu County, recently have been severely affected by late blight disease, resulting in extreme spraying. At least 2.7 million Kenyans — including at least ...
