HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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It produces insect-resistant plants.
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Its long-term effects on humans are still being investigated.
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The crops produced do not taste very good.
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It increases daily crop production.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Where they are grown, GM crops occupy large surface areas and are linked to intensive monoculture systems that wipe out other crop and ecosystems. Growing only one kind of corn for human consumption will mean a reduction in flavors, traditional knowledge and food security.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although GMO crops are convenient for farmers, there are environmental concerns. Most GMO crops are resistant to herbicides, such as Roundup. This means that farmers can use Roundup without fear of it harming their own crops. However, a growing number of weeds have developed resistance to this herbicide over time.
Detailed explanation-3: -Environmental concerns include : the risk of outcrossing, where genes from GMO foods pass into wild plants and other crops. a negative impact on insects and other species. reduction in other plant types, leading to a loss of biodiversity.
Detailed explanation-4: -Toxicity. Genetically engineered foods are inherently unstable. Allergic Reactions. Antibiotic Resistance. Immuno-suppression. Cancer. Loss of Nutrition.