genetically modified crops
Lab-altered harvests
Genetically modified crops are plants whose DNA has been altered through biotechnology rather than conventional breeding.
Scientists insert genes from other organisms to produce desirable traits such as pest resistance, herbicide tolerance, or improved nutritional content.
Common examples include varieties of corn, soybeans, and cotton engineered to resist insects or survive weedkillers.
The debate over genetically modified crops continues in many countries.
Often abbreviated GMO crops or simply GMOs.
- biodiversity lossReduction in species variety
- gene flowAllele transfer between populations
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
- gene splicingCombining DNA from organisms
- public perceptionCollective societal viewpoint
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genetically modified cropsorganic farming
Cultivation without synthetic chemicals
sustainable agriculture · natural farming · subsistence farming · traditional agriculture · permaculture
genetically modified cropsheirloom varieties
Traditional, non-hybrid plant strains
heritage crops · heirloom seeds · heritage seeds · ancient grains
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