Are Genetically Modified Crops healthy? What are the adverse effects of cultivating GM crop on environment and other species?

 


GM crops, or Genetically Modified organisms, are living organisms whose DNA has been altered with genetic manipulation. GM crops range from organisms such as bacteria and yeast to insects, plants, and even animals. Genetically modified plants (GMP) are those genetically altered in order to introduce an entirely new trait to the existing species. The idea behind GM is that new strains of the plant can be introduced to an existing crop without causing any adverse effects on the plant's DNA.

There are a number of advantages to GM crops. GM can help improve the yield of a plant because of the ability to control the genetic traits. With genetic manipulation, the GM crop can be engineered to withstand pests and diseases which are common in the natural environment. The process of genetic manipulation also allows for the ability to improve the nutritional value of the plant.

Concerns have also been raised by the lack of understanding of the genetic modification process. Despite many claims from the GM industry, the real benefits of GM crops are still unknown. Scientists have not yet discovered the true impact GM can have on the environment or human health.

The benefits of genetic manipulation are also very limited compared to other methods used in agriculture. There is no scientific evidence to show that genetic manipulation can be an effective way of growing food. The biggest drawback of genetic manipulation is that the plants grown through genetic manipulation can be vulnerable to diseases and pests. These can range from plant viruses, plant parasites, and bacterial and fungal diseases, all of which pose a serious threat to the farmers.

Genetic engineering can also have the potential of causing environmental damage because of the method in which the genes are introduced into the plant. When GM crops are introduced, the plants' DNA is altered by introducing foreign elements into them. The foreign genetic sequences can cause changes to occur in the plants' DNA, altering their natural characteristics.

In addition to the potential of genetic destruction caused by introducing foreign sequences, the introduction of GM plants can also have an effect on the environment. Many countries around the world, including Europe, have banned the use of GM crops because of the possible threat they pose to the environment.

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