Specific benefits weren’t stated, but scientists promised that golden rice would increase the nutritional status of its consumers. After years of more research and experimentation, scientists then announced in 2005 that a new type of golden rice was created. This golden rice, dubbed as “golden rice 2,” contained higher levels of beta-carotene, which is converted into Vitamin A by the body. However, this golden rice has yet to be distributed as scientists are still working on testing and finalizing its …show more content…
The production of golden rice has been proved to reduce pesticides in farms and increase crop yields (“List of Pros and Cons of Golden Rice”). With the increase in the amount of pesticides used today to care for rice crops, some insects whose work is necessary to the production of the crops are being killed. Also, although the production of rice today is already abundant, it will not be enough to feed the rapidly growing population. The production of golden rice can fix these issues. Since it reduces pesticide use, fewer insects would be killed. Therefore, the birth to death ratio of insects will at least be able to level out so that they can continue to help us grow crops without any problems. The higher rice yields from the production of golden rice will help us feed the growing population and current population in which there are still starving