FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -GM is a technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome of an organism. To produce a GM plant, new DNA is transferred into plant cells. Usually, the cells are then grown in tissue culture where they develop into plants. The seeds produced by these plants will inherit the new DNA.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Does Glyphosate Have to Do With GMOs? Glyphosate is usually associated with GM crops because it is the active ingredient in Roundup. A popular GM trait (trait means desired characteristic or “ability” for the plant to do something) is the Roundup Ready trait.

Detailed explanation-3: -The vast majority of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) grown in the U.S. are engineered to produce their own pesticides, or survive direct application of pesticides. For example, Monsanto’s Roundup Ready crops are engineered to survive direct application of glyphosate (the primary ingredient in Roundup).

Detailed explanation-4: -Another genetic modification intended to contribute to pesticide reduction was the insertion of specific DNA sequences into crop plants to enhance their resistance to insect pests: A gene transfer from the bacterium Bacillus thringiensis leads to the formation of proteins known as Bt toxins in the plants.