The Benefits of Genetically Modified Organisms
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Genetically modified organisms
Genetically modified foods are found in almost every store and are very common in America. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a very controversial and heated topic in the agricultural industry. Humans first began to genetically alter organisms and crops in the 1990’s and began to be widely used in the early 2000’s. This new technology has scared many uninformed people who fear change and new agricultural techniques. GMO fearing individuals need to realize the benefits of GMO’s; genetically altered crops are the future of agriculture. Genetically altered crops are essential because of today's growing population, safe, cheap technology, and the many examples of successful crops.
“The world population has recently exceeded seven billion people, thats seven billion mouths to feed. The earth’s population isn't getting any smaller either, and is projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050”(UN News, 2013). Currently if everyone consumed the amount of an average american it would require five planet earths. With this large increase it is important to find new ways to increase crop production, and GMO crops will help increase yield and decrease waste.”To meet the projected population demands of 2050 Agriculture production will have to increase 60% by weight. By 2050 cereals production needs to increase by 940 million tonnes, meat must almost double and increase by 196 tonnes, and oil crops need to increase by 133 million tonnes”(CGIAR, n.d.). Until growing crops on another planet becomes possible, we only have a set amount of land to produce our grocery needs. The only way to prevent famine and starvation is to increase the yield per acre of land; companies like Monsanto and AquaBounty Technologies h...
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...ause of the added gene. These fish could help double fish production and make healthy fish more affordable for families. As an added safety measure, all fish produced by AquaBounty Technologies are sterile and cannot reproduce with traditional fish” (AquaBounty Technologies, n.d.).
Genetically modified organisms are a necessary change in agriculture because of the large, growing population, the safe healthy technology used, and the variety of examples of successful crops. Genetically enhanced foods are found in thousands of stores all throughout America. From their beginnings in the 1990’s these beneficial enhancements have been strongly argued because of fear of change. Despite irrational concerns, GMO products have pushed their way into agriculture and have become the majority for many crops; agriculture is changing and GMOs are the new future of agriculture.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that genetically modified organisms (gmos) are a controversial and heated topic in the agricultural industry.
- Explains that the world population has exceeded seven billion people and the earth's population is projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050. gmo crops will help increase yield and decrease waste.
- Argues that genetically enhanced crops and organisms are safer than heavily-pesticide-treated counterparts. the minimal use of pesticides could make them safer.
- Explains that many farmers and growers have adopted the new ge crops rather than stick with traditional, non-enhanced crops.
- Explains that genetically modified organisms are a necessary change in agriculture because of the large, growing population, safe healthy technology used, and the variety of successful crops.
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- Explains the pros and cons of using food that is genetically modified.
- Explains that the non-gmo project is a not-for-profit that is dedicated to protecting and promoting non-gmo food supply. however, opponents for gmo continue to fight and protest the safety of any genetically modified organism.
- Opines that gmo's are the answer to all our prayers and that the world food problems are over but are they really?
- Describes the pros and cons of gmos, such as improved flavor, better resistance to diseases, and increased health.
- Explains that effective pest control results in higher crop yields and environmental benefits, such as controlling farm runoff that otherwise pollutes water systems, and reduced mechanical weeding.
- Explains the pros and cons of eating genetically modified crops. they are resistant to pesticides, contain more nutrients, and take time to mature and grow.
- Explains that climate change is likely to make the problem worse. drought, damaging storms, and hot days are already taking a toll on crop yields.
- Explains that gm crops lower production costs by reducing inputs of machinery, fuel, and chemical pesticides. the traits targeted through genetic engineering are often the same as those pursued by conventional breeding.
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- Explains that over 80% of the food we eat has some variation of genetic modification genetically modified organisms (gmos).
- Explains that genetically modified organisms are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology. this developing technology joins dna from different species, creating unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes.
- Explains that food with genetic modification was developed to be "superfoods" (lasting longer than traditional foods and resistant to pests keeping the food healthier longer).
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- Explains that antibiotics are a drug used to stop bacterial infections but an overuse of these drugs can result in them not working when needed. gmo crops have their own natural resistance to pests and herbicides that would otherwise kill them.
- Opines that gmos encourage overharvesting due to its high yield in profits. this does not encourage proper crop rotation where the soil can retain its nutrients by changing the plants out during the various seasons.
- Explains that gmos are unhealthy for any lifestyle and completely alter the way food has been intended to grow. the issues with genetic modification are most likely unable to be worked out.
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- Explains that monsanto has gained notoriety from the public due to their effects on food and humans. people are realizing the damages caused by mega companies on the environment and society.
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- Describes veganism as a vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products, and all other animal-derived ingredients.
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- Explains that the controversies about gmos and whether they are really bad are mostly based on personal opinions.
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- Explains that the conflict between the u.s. and the e.u. has permeated into other regions of the world, specifically developing nations.
- Analyzes how the gm food controversy is an example of how two very kindred cultures can be so split over one issue, enough to cause hostility.
- Cites haroon ashraf and c. d. viljoen. gm biotechnology: friend and foe?
- States falkner, robert, herrick, clare b., and sheldon, ian. the global biotech food fight: why the united states got it so wrong.
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- Opines that consumers want to protect the "right to know" of gm food products. biologists argue that genetic alteration should be determined under the same safety and toxicological tests required of all "food additives."
- Explains that the u.s. government rejects long-term research on the effects of gmos on human health. the monsanto protection act bans the courts from stopping the sale of genetically-modified seeds.
- Explains that monsanto and gmo lies revealed, retrieved november 22, 2013.
- Cites unknown, continuing the green revolution: the corporate assault on the security of the global food supply, volume 13, number 4, retrieved november 22, 2013.
- Explains that monsanto's gm seeds haven't been accepted everywhere, and the european union has banned them.
- Argues that the consequences of genetically transforming our food and environment are unpredictable and irreversible.
- Explains that the us environmental protection agency issued a notice of violation in may 2011 to monsanto, declaring violations of federal environmental misreporting requirements at its phosphorous manufacturing plant in soda springs, idaho.
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- Explains that farmers' primary route to increase their market is by expanding globally. low maintenance means lower prices, which will increase the number of crops sold. consumers must believe that what they are buying is safe.
- Opines that gm foods are losing on the world market, and as the anti-gm momentum builds, they will sell less and less.
- Opines that biotechnology firms have more on their minds than creating gm crops solely for the benefit of farmers. the terminating gene is a farmer's worst nightmare.
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- Explains that genetically modified crops are crops whose characteristics have been altered to produce favorable traits, such as prolonged freshness, an attractive appearance, or pesticide resistance.
- Argues that the argument between the united states and the european union (eu) has dominated the controversy.
- Argues that bio-engineering is a new and efficient way of increasing crop production without increasing costs, time, or labor.
- Opines that the eu food safety rule may cost africa $700 million in trade.
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- Explains that foods safe?" fda consumer. v34 i1 p.18. u.s. government printing office.
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- Concludes that there are three sides to every story, in the case of gmos. the uncertainty has created a wave of doubt, and poses the question to consumers.
- Argues that the controversy surrounding genetically modified organisms lies in the lack of acceptable research on the topic.
- Explains that the study linking genetically modified corn to rats' tumors is retracted. emerson, jessica, and ali m. ardekani.
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- Explains that genetically modified foods (gmos) have taken over the foods in the united states.
- Explains how gmos are created through engineering in the lab in order to produce desired products.
- Explains that gmos are produced by using recombinant dna technology and cloning to create a set of genes for our desired outcome.
- Explains that the government, fda, and usda have control over the releasing of gmo food, which is why it progresses so quickly.
- Explains that monsanto is one of the largest agriculture chemical firms and is the biggest leader in the seed company.
- Explains that the us is the country that is booming the most in regards to gmos because it has the scientists and the money willing to do it.
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- Explains that genetically modified organisms are created through biotechnological methods, in which genes from one organism are inserted into the dna of a different organism.
- Explains that today's techniques give breeders the power to cross biological boundaries that could not be crossed by traditional breeding.
- Explains that the u.s. government has little to no restrictions on the production and consumption of gmo food products.
- Explains that genetically engineered crops have long-term, detrimental impacts on the environment. the monarch butterfly's population decline is directly linked to the herbicide resistant roundup ready crop.
- Explains that monsanto, dupont/pioneer hi-bred, syngenta, and dow agrosciences own 1,676 seed, plant and other applicable patents.
- Explains that monsanto views its seed and plant patents as "intellectual property" and believes that it has a right to punish any infringements made against them.
- Argues that the issue behind world starvation is not the inability to produce enough food for the modern world, but one of food distribution.
- Argues that the government of the united states of america should enforce stricter restrictions on the consumption, production, and availability of food products containing genetically modified organisms.
- Cites charles, dan, and sarah fecht's article, "monsanto v. monarch butterflies." genetic literacy project, n.d.
- Describes gm education's "monsanto monopoly." maryanski, james h. "genetically engineered foods." federal drug and food administration, 6 aug. 2009.
- Cites the non-gmo project's frequently asked questions on gmo facts. organic consumers association. u.s. and monsanto dominate global market for gm seeds
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- Opines that gmo farming is of utmost importance to benefit billions of people and should be practiced to feed the world.
- Explains that gmos are crop plants created for human or animal consumption using modern molecular biology techniques. genetic modification in farming means to manipulate traits and characteristics of plants to produce desired and specific features.
- Argues that gmos have the potential to provide a solution to world hunger resulting from human overpopulation.
- Explains that gm crops provide significant and beneficial outcomes through noteworthy environmental restoration and protection.
- Explains that gmo farming can positively contribute to the general health of the human population. genetically engineered crops produce nutritious crops full of necessary vitamins and minerals.
- Explains that gmo farming has several financial benefits for farmers and consumers, making a win-win situation through biotechnology.
- Explains that unlike genetically modified farming, organic farming has significantly higher environmental, health, and financial risks.
- Opines that genetically modified crops can improve the well-being of millions of people without considering the benefits of biotechnology.
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