Sunday, June 8, 2008
advantages of GMO
Why do we have to genteically modify the foods???
-> global population keep increasing hence to there may not
be enough food to supply the whole population. Hence, people
thought of genetically modify the food. (increase food security)
-> Generally, GMOs are more resistant to pest. Hence, the
farmers need not use too much of the pesticides that will harm
human health.
-> GMOs are also resistant to herbicides.Hence, it helps the farmer
to save time and money (no need to use a large amount of
herbicides to get rid of the weeds)
-> Conventional crops are susceptible to harmful pathogens like
bacteria, fungi and viruses. However, GMOs are much more resistant
to these pathogens
->GMOs have higher nutritional content as compared to the normal
foods. In this way it helps to prevent malnutrition in countries
like Africa
->Some of the GMOs are not grown as crops hence, this saves soil
and water
->GMOs are considered environmental friendly as less hebicides and
pesticides are used
going to TAKE OFF~ 1:47 AM
