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May 3, 2023 · READ: Updates on the status of Biotech Corn and Golden Rice in the Philippines. Bt eggplant, Bt corn, and Golden Rice are some of the GMO crops that passed the comprehensive regulatory system for GMO crops that involves several government agencies and a rigorous scientific assessment. This ensures the safety of GMO crops for human health, and ...
- GMOs in The Philippines
- “The Good and The Bad”: The Pros and Cons of GMOs
- What Can GMOs in The Philippines do?
- The Future of GMOs in The Philippines
Genetically modified organisms (GMO) products were introduced to Philippine agriculture by Filipino researchers as a way to combat nutrient deficiency and malnutrition. According to the World Food Program (WFP), about one out of nine people in the world do not have enough food to live a healthy life. This amounts to 795 million people in the world ...
In the field of agriculture and genetic engineering, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have already been studied and tested with careful investigations by renowned scientists. Despite this, people have raised a number of concerns about GMOs, specifically on their impacts. These concerns include: the possible negative economic and environmental ...
While the debate on its usage rages, the use of GMOs is indisputable. This is because the genetic modifications on these crops were made to answer existing problems in the various industries. Unsurprisingly, this translates to agricultural innovations as well. So what can GMOs bring to the agricultural table of the Philippines? How can GMOs impact ...
GMOs in the Philippines still have a long way to go, whether it be in terms of research, policy, or usage. With the ever-growing innovations and discoveries in science, the current roster of GMO crops can further improve. Time and application will tell us more about genetically modified organisms in the future. Image credits: Dwnld777 | Dreamstime....
May 3, 2024 · Decades ago, researchers created the genetically modified (GM) rice variety to combat vitamin A deficiency, a scourge of the developing world that can cause blindness and even lead to death. But for more than 20 years activists opposed to GM crops kept Golden Rice confined to laboratories and test plots.
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Jul 23, 2021 · The Philippines became the world's first country Friday to approve the commercial production of genetically modified "golden rice" that experts hope will combat childhood blindness and save lives ...
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May 2, 2024 · Lauro Diego, a rice-farmer in the Philippines, sees it as a “triumph” against “genetic erosion”. But advocates of genetically modified ( GM) foods say the decision could be disastrous for ...
Dec 19, 2019 · A breed of rice genetically engineered to combat vitamin A deficiency has received approval from regulators in the Philippines. Supporters say "Golden Rice" could remedy a condition that kills up ...
Mar 1, 2022 · Golden Rice needs to be integrated into food environments and nutrition strategies. Following its approval in the Philippines in July 2021, provitamin A-rich “Golden Rice” is set to become the worlds' first commercialized genetically modified crop with direct consumer benefits. Despite supplementation and fortification programs, the burden ...
