Genetically Modified Crops (GMC)

Current Uses

Insect Resistance

Herbicide Resistance

Disease Resistance

Future Uses

Nutritionally Enhanced Foods

Plants as Protein Factories

Pollution Control Plants

Benefits

Reduction of Production Costs

More Nutritious Foods (Golden Rice)

Pollution Control (Future)

Risks

Introduction of Allergenic Proteins to Crops

Transfer of Desired Trait to Undesired Plants

Effects of New Genes on Other Species

Acceptance