Genetically modified food controversies

of plants. The technique is falling way to a more direct gene manipulation, inserting desired traits directly into organisms through the use of modern technology and understanding of genetics (Rich 1). Tragically, the amazing potential for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is obscured by fear of potential hazards to environment and health due to inadequate testing. Behind the shade of anxiety, GMOs hold an unparalleled potential to kick-start a green revolution through higher yields and…

Genetically modified crop plants Genetically modified crops are considered to be plants which have been modified using genetic engineering to alter their DNA. This is used to introduce a new trait to the plant which doesn’t occur naturally such as resistance to certain diseases, insects, environmental conditions, decreases the likelihood of spoiling, increases resistance to herbicides and/or pesticides, or improve the overall crop. Unlike cross fertilization process, genes that have been…

The New York Times and it comes from a trustworthy newspaper. This article emphasize more on the consumers response to the flavr savr compared to the other two articles that discuss about this topic. He states that many consumers quickly label the food as an abomination without knowing any facts about this new tomato. The author explain how this tomato came into creation with details the reader can understand. He then states that all other…

world hunger is genetically engineered food. The process involves the crossbreeding of crops in a laboratory with species that are not plant like. Say for example, that a scientist crossed a fish and a potato. The diversity of this gene mixture is supposed to give this hybrid crop special characteristics like resistance to disease, the ability to deal with extreme environmental situations, and much higher crop yields at harvest time. <br><br>The production of genetically enhanced…

Annotated Bibliography Brookes, Graham, and Peter Barfoot. “Environmental impacts of genetically modified (GM) crop use 1996-2013.” Impacts on pesticide use and carbon emissions 6: (2015)103-133. Print. This academic journal article focuses on the environmental impacts of GM crops. Environmental studies on greenhouse gases, insecticide usage, and pesticide usage are supported in this article with scientific data. This study shows that a reduction in greenhouse gases can be seen in two key…

the topic of the safety behind GMOs, many of us will readily agree that we are uneducated on the risks and benefits they present in our bodies and to the environment. Where this argument usually ends, however, is on the question of the advantages genetically engineering seeds and crops can have during the growing process of the crops and for the environment as well. Whereas some are convinced that this let alone is enough to be pro GMOs, others maintain that GM crops and products should be…

of the conduct of the food processing industry. Many other foods carry a much higher risk. Americans should be made aware of the questionable practices used during commercial food processing to allow them to make informed decisions about what to buy and eat. Many of the problems with the food processing industry are a direct result of the issues in corn production. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in its report on the corn…

G.M.Os: The truth on Genetically Modified Organisms What is a Genetically Modified (GM) crop, or a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) in general? Well lets talk about it. Most will want to take the information and twist it for you and make it sound like a GM crop is some sort of completely made up science experiment, but I’m here to tell you that it’s not. It might sound kinda scary calling something a Genetically Modified Organism, but what does it really mean? What is a GMO being compared…

Avoiding Genetically Modified Organisms From the corn fields of Nebraska, to the food in your grocery store, to the dinner served at your favorite restaurant, Genetically Modified Organisms or GMO’s are in as much as 80% of processed foods in the US are eating (Paturel & Yamakawa, 2015). What exactly is a GMO and should the average consumer be worried about consuming a GMO? It seems as though one food chain is concerned enough about GMO’s, that they are fazing all GMO produced products from…

Imagine a nation in which a single company is attempting to provide for the manufacture and distribution of all food. A nation in which food is being genetically-altered by a company; not to mention is also responsible for the creation of now four illegal products which was being sprayed on our food. This same company, which is buying out the land of other companies, diminishing competition, and creating a monopoly. Now, take a step into reality, open your mind and realize that this so called…