Bacillus thuringiensis

Bioengineering of food, which is the process of producing genetically modified food (GMO) has always been an controversial issue since the first GMO, humulin, was approved by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1982 (Woolsey, 2012). The process involves the introduction of one or multiple genes of an organism into the DNA of another through the method of genetic engineering in order to obtain new and beneficial characteristics. GMO is not only known as genetically modified food, but it is…

for all Americans by improving the efficiency of farming techniques. To keep up with the growing industry, genetically modified foods have become the norm. A built ­in pesticide can be found in GM corn. A gene from the soil bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis is inserted into the plant’s DNA, where it secretes a toxin to kill insects. Bacterial genes are inserted into the plants, allowing them to withstand harsh chemicals used as weed killer. Irina Ermakova demonstrated in several…

LONE EAGLE The rank of Lone Eagle is similar to the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout, but with a specific focus on character and leadership. I was considered for the award after completing the qualifications for mastery of Survival, Archery, Swimming, Tripping (Orienteering), Canoeing, and Campcraft. After extensive interviews regarding my leadership at camp and the way I served my campers and fellow staff, I was inducted into the Lone Eagle Fellowship, which is committed to praying for and serving…

Usually the FDA regulates all food but for GMOs they haven’t tested the long term safety of them. The FDA knows of “genetic instability” yet have no testing for genetically engineered food. FDA scientists have mentioned long term testing because there is no stability but it didn’t come through. There has been evidence and their own scientists have tried to convince them. The FDA physician who regulates input says, “FDA hasn’t found it necessary to conduct comprehensive scientific reviews of…

After taking agricultural ecosystem (AGRI1000) course and writing several research papers about aspects of agriculture in English course (ENG1000), I can see how significant the agri-food industry influence our lives. While the world population is expected to reach 9 billion people by 2050, agri-food industry is the key determinant that can help our being to overcome the starvation. Unlike hunting, fishing, gathering or so on, which only take from natural environment, farms in agri-food industry…

allowed for a “ broad spectrum weed control with one product that can be applied toover the soybean crop at any stage of growth without causing crop injury.” (Carpenter & Gianessi, 1999, p. 1). Monsanto’s GM crops also contain a trait called Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) that also serves in the protection against the use of pesticides pesticides that are used (Monsanto Company, 2015). These creations allowed for many farmers to be able to kill the weeds growing near their crops without causing…

I chose to investigate the environmental impact of gypsy moths because I have personally had experience cleaning up after these pests in northern Ohio and I know that they are becoming an issue in other parts of Ohio as well. I was able to witness some of the damage they have done while removing defoliated trees in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Gypsy moths are a non-native, invasive species that, over the past decade, have been coming into the state from Pennsylvania and Michigan. The moth…

Mark Lynas. A name that once opposed the existence of GM foods. But this name among millions have converted to genetically modified foods (Abbreviated G.M. Foods or G.M.O. for genetically modified organism). In the past Lynas has opposed GM foods and 15 years ago, even participated in vandalizing field trials in Britain. after writing two books on the the science of climate change he realized that he couldn’t oppose a scientific consensus on the issue of climate change while opposing the…

something like a plant, animal, or insect in an ecosystem goes extinct and or dies, anything higher in the food chain has nothing to prey on causing the superior species to die out, creating a chain effect of species dying out. Next, GMOs such as “Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT) Corn can help eliminate the application of chemical pesticides” (Northern Canola Growers Association 1). If pesticide application decreased and or stopped altogether, and produce was organic, minus the GMO aspect, produce…

Genetic Roulette Genetically Modified Organisms, otherwise known as GMO’s, could potentially stop world hunger; however, the risks outweigh the greater good. The mixing of genetic material can raise the risks of allergic reactions to foods. Furthermore, tests have shown that many hazards and medical complications come from consuming genetically modified foods. In addition, genetically modified foods do not only affect foods like tomatoes but meats as well. Yes, Genetically Modified Organisms…