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1. www.healthline.com › nutrition › gmo-pros-and-consGMOs: Pros and Cons, Backed by Evidence - Healthline

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   Jan 9, 2024 · In the food industry, GMO crops have had genes added to them for various reasons, such as improving: their growth. nutritional content. sustainability. pest resistance. ease of farming. While it ...

2. www.fda.gov › food › agricultural-biotechnologyGMO Crops, Animal Food, and Beyond | FDA

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   Only a few types of GMO crops are grown in the United States, but some of these GMOs make up a large percentage of the crop grown (e.g., soybeans, corn, sugar beets, canola, and cotton). In 2020 ...

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   What are the disadvantages of genetically modified corn?

   • The disadvantage of genetically modified corn is that changes to the structure of the plant occur in a way that would not necessarily occur through natural development. Scientists have been able to infuse animal DNA, pesticides, herbicides, and other items into the plant structure and that offers the potential of future health concerns.

   11 Pros and Cons of Genetically Modified Corn – Vittana.org

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   Is genetically modified corn better than non-GMO corn?

   • Although the risks of a crop failure are reduced when working with genetically modified corn, there isn’t a proven economic benefit from using this type of crop. Most GMO corn takes as long to grow and produce a yield as non-GMO corn. It is treated as a commodity, just like non-GMO corn, and trades at the same rate.

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   Do genetically modified plants produce corn?

   • Introduced in the mid-1990s, genetically modified (GMO) seeds now produce nearly 90 percent of the field corn in the United States (along with more than 90 percent of the soy and canola). Unlike hybridized plants, which are created through cross-pollination, genetically modified plants have strands of DNA added to achieve desired characteristics.

   Clearing Up the Confusion About Genetically Modified Corn - EatingWell

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4. foodinsight.org › the-benefits-of-gmo-cornThe Benefits of GMO Corn: Promoting Safe and Nutritious Food ...

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   Aug 23, 2022 · GMO corn is made to be herbicide-resistant, insect-resistant, or a combination of both. A 2018 study by Pellegrino et al. showed that not only does GMO corn score highly on the “productivity-in-farming chart,” but that 21 years of peer-reviewed data also support the positive agronomic, human, and environmental health traits of GMO corn.

5. www.eatingwell.com › article › 110514Clearing Up the Confusion About Genetically Modified Corn

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   Jun 25, 2012 · Introduced in the mid-1990s, genetically modified (GMO) seeds now produce nearly 90 percent of the field corn in the United States (along with more than 90 percent of the soy and canola). Unlike hybridized plants, which are ­created through cross-pollination, genetically modified plants have strands of DNA added to achieve desired ...

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7. vittana.org › 11-pros-and-cons-of-genetically11 Pros and Cons of Genetically Modified Corn – Vittana.org

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   Aug 25, 2017 · Here are some additional pros and cons of genetically modified corn to think about. What Are the Pros of Genetically Modified Corn? 1. It can be infused with additional nutritional benefits. In the United States, as many as 1 in 7 people go hungry. For children, the statistic is closer to 1 in 5.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesGenetically Modified Corn— Environmental Benefits and Risks

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   Oct 13, 2003 · Despite such discord, genetically modified (GM) crops have the fastest adoption rate of any new technology in global agriculture simply because farmers benefit directly from higher yields and lowered production costs. (See Table 1 .) To date, the two most prevalent GM crops traits are Btderived insect resistance and herbicide resistance.

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10. www.verywellfit.com › corn-facts-content-caloriesCorn Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits - Verywell Fit

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    Sep 30, 2022 · Corn Nutrition Facts. One medium-sized ear of corn (6 3/4" to 7 1/2" long) provides 88 calories, 1.4g of fat, 19g of carbohydrates, and 3.3g of protein. Corn is a good source of thiamin and also provides vitamin C, E, and A, some fiber, and potassium. This nutrition information is provided by the USDA. Calories : 88.