Categories: All - benefits - current - risks - acceptance

by Amarayca Zambrano 13 years ago

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Genetically Modified Crops (GMC)

Genetically modified crops present a range of risks and benefits. Concerns include the potential for new genes to affect other species and the introduction of allergenic proteins into the food supply.

Genetically Modified Crops (GMC)

Genetically Modified Crops (GMC)

Acceptance

Risks

Effects of New Genes on Other Species
Transfer of Desired Trait to Undesired Plants
Introduction of Allergenic Proteins to Crops

Benefits

Pollution Control (Future)
More Nutritious Foods (Golden Rice)
Reduction of Production Costs

Future Uses

Pollution Control Plants
Plants as Protein Factories
Nutritionally Enhanced Foods

Current Uses

Disease Resistance
Herbicide Resistance
Insect Resistance