Gmo Research Paper

Genetically modified organisms, or most commonly known as GMOs are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated through genetic engineering. Genetically modified crops are plants that are used in agriculture. The DNA has been modified using genetic engineering techniques. There may be one or more genes from another species, or even from another variety of the same species. In most cases the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant, which does not occur naturally in the species. The genes are inserted into crops using biotechlogy to control pests, control diseases, and to improve yields. All commercial GMOs are engineered to withstand direct application of herbicides, or to produce an insecticide. Do you know

Biotech crops have reduced the volume of pesticide spraying by 6% since 1996, which is equivalent to decreasing 380 million pounds and eliminating 1,514 rail cars of pesticide active ingredients. The largest environmental gains from the changes in pesticide spraying have been from soybeans, which has reduced the environmental footprint by 19%. In addition to environmental gains from biotech crops, economic benefits at the farm level have been increased. The global farm income has increased by a total of $27 billion, and herbicide-tolerant soybeans have gained more than $17 billion in increased income. Growers in the US have made the greatest rewards, gaining approximately $10 billion in the past nine years. More than 8.25 million farmers in 18 countries around the world have adapted to biotech crops and 90% of those are resource-poor producers located in developing

Suzie Key (2008) found that vitamin A deficiency is estimated to account for the deaths of about 2 million children per year. Humans can synthesize vitamin A form its precursor B-carotene which is found in many plants. Inserting vitamin A precursor genes to turn on beta carotene, pigment in rice enable the fortified dietary staple to counter common nutritient-deficiency blindness in children. This blindness is especially common in Southeast Asia, where rice is a staple. Bt corn contains a naturally occurring Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria, that results in recombinant DNA techniques. For many decades organic growers have approved spraying Bt containing sprays that produce biotoxins lethal to mouths caterpillar corn pests, and butterflies. Scientists gave also found that additional Bt strains with selective toxicity to beetles, flies and mosquitoes, which are now used to control tropical disease insect vectors. Azadi Hossein (2010) says that the main advantage of genetically modified food crops is the potential promise of future food security in small scale agriculture in countries. Genetically modified supporters say that GMOs are safe food security, will improve food quality and ensure extended shelf life. They believe it will not only both consumers, and farmers but also the