- Examples: Soybean, maize, cotton, canola. - Objectives: Pest resistance, herbicide tolerance, nutritional enhancement.
Genetic engineering can be done with plants, animals, or bacteria and other very small organisms. Genetic engineering allows scientists to move desired genes from one plant or animal into another. Genes can also be moved from an animal to a plant or vice versa. Another name for this is genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.
Utilization in Food: Enhancing Agriculture and Nutrition
Function
Flavr Savr tomato - Longer shelf life.
Flavr Savr tomato - Longer shelf life.
Transfer of genes between plant and animal species.
Genetic engineering in bacteria.
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Historical Milestones
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To begin with,we are going to tell you the definition: - Definition: Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) are organisms with altered genetic material through genetic engineering techniques.
introduction
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To sum up- GMOs contribute to sustainable agriculture. - Balancing benefits with potential challenges. - Collaborative efforts for informed decisions.
Conclusion
- Concerns: Pest resistance, environmental impact. - Importance of research and regulations. - Ethical, social, and environmental aspects.
Genetically engineering foods is a relatively new practice, which means the long-term effects on safety are not yet clear. Many concerns about the disadvantages relate to human health. Scientists have not yet shown that GMO foods are harmful to health, but research is ongoing.
Considerations and Regulations: Ensuring Safety and Sustainability
Cons
Utilization in Food: Enhancing Agriculture and Nutrition
More nutritious food Tastier food Disease- and drought-resistant plants that require fewer environmental resources (such as water and fertilizer) Less use of pesticides Increased supply of food with reduced cost and longer shelf life Faster growing plants and animals Food with more desirable traits, such as potatoes that produce less of a cancer-causing substance when fried Medicinal foods that could be used as vaccines or other medicines
The possible benefits of genetic engineering include:
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