Crop yield

appeared: genetic engineering. Genetic engineering is essentially the manipulation of an organism’s DNA, which is what makes up its genetic structure, to repair damaged parts or introduce new genes to produce beneficial effects such as attaining higher crop yield or curing diseases. Although genetic engineering seems like the ultimate solution, there are some criticisms that deal with the possibly unknown effects. Even though genetic engineering is still being developed and debated amongst…

The organizations that conduct studies concerning the overall safety of the GMO foods screen each GMO crop that is currently available which contains genes from known allergenic sources and if the certain crop is shown to have a higher risk of containing a certain allergen or toxin, it will be discontinued by these organizations. “The GM foods currently on the market have been tested for increased levels…

production there should be the widespread acceptance of genetically modified organisms, and eventually increase the use of GMO’s as an option for food production. Genetically modified organisms creates a sustainable way to feed the world, increase crop yields and creates more efficient use of land, and essentially creates plants more resistant to weeds, pests, and insects. In summary, genetically modified organisms show great promise for growing plenty of healthy food on a small trail of land,…

Results Effects of cultivar genotypic diversity on weeds In overall, the total density of weeds grown in genetically diversified wheat plots was significantly (P ≤ 0.01) lower than that in the monocultures (Figure 2). Weeds grown under monocultures of Shiroodi and ERWYT 91-11 showed the highest density, 33.33 and 30.17 plant m-2 respectively. However, the lowest weed density, 18.67 plant m-2, was observed where these two genetically diversified cultivar/line grew together in a mixture (Figure…

Mays L.) is one the most important cereal crop in sub-Saharan Africa and Zimbabwe. According to FAO statistics the total amount of maize produced worldwide is estimated at 785 million tons and United States of America is the largest producer and contributing 42%, Africa produces 6.5% with Nigeria being the largest African producer with nearly 8 million tons, followed by South Africa. Based on area and production, maize is the 3rdmost important cereal crop after wheat and rice in world. Africa…

to form large, irregular-shaped leaf blotches. Small dark specks may appear on older lesions. The fungus causes infected leaves to turn yellow and drop from the plants. The lifecycle of the septoria brown spot fungus begins when it overwinters in crop residue, infected seed, leaf and stem debris as minute brown fruiting bodies (pycnidia). The microscopic spores produced on living tissues or dead plants are released during wet weather. Wind and rainfall disperses the spores onto healthy plants,…

The agronomic production function approach begins with the primary correlation between climate and crop production. Via studies, agronomists have adjusted models which forecast the produce of specific crops determined by weather patterns. These imitation models have long been utilized to forecast changes in produce for specific crops. The results from these models is then integrated into an economic model of farmer behavior, which in turn leads to a partial equilibrium model of the farm sector.…

misinformation and, therefore, are not true. Firstly, GM crops are usually no different from conventional crops, as stated by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but they can be healthier through the modification process. As a co-author in the paper “The application of GMOs in agriculture and in food production for a better nutrition: two different scientific points of view” (2013), Paul Christou points out, “one of the important benefits of transgenic crops is the ability to generate…

Introduction Green revolution is the dispersal of modern agricultural technologies which contributed significantly to the increase of crops production in developing countries in the mid of the 20th century from the 1960s to 1980s, to meet the challenge of the possibilities of starvation due to the increase in the human population and the and the unavailability of food (Wu & Butz, 2004). From then to now cereal production has increased by 200% with a mere 30% increase in land under cultivation…

has just as many nutrients as feed without GMOs. Plants have been engineered to yield a toxin that is noxious to certain insects but has no effect on humans. An example of crops made to withstand pestilence from bugs is Bt cotton. It is one variety of cotton that makes up a vast majority of plantations around the world. This technique cuts down the use of of harmful pesticides that would otherwise damage or ruin the crop. In conclusion, GMOs are safe and have no effects on…