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• In 2001, Rosalie Ellasus, a former overseas Filipino worker in Singapore turned farmer, attended the Integrated Pest Management
• Genetic engineering has been with the human society since selective breeding was introduced to humankind and when animals were domesticated.
• Jack Williamson, author of the science fiction novel Dragon’s Island.
• Genetically modified organism (GMO) is the term used for an organism created through genetic engineering.
• GMOS IN FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES

  1. Pest resistance

  2. Virus resistance

  3. Herbicide tolerance

  4. Fortification

  5. Cosmetic preservation

  6. Increased growth rate
• Flower production – gmos in flower production are seen in modified color and extended vase life flowers.
• Paper production – modified characteristics of trees for higher yield of paper production.
• Pharmaceutical productions – modified plants to produce pharmaceutical products.
• Bioremediation – use of modified plants that can assist in the bioremediation of polluted sites.
• Enzyme and drug production – use of modified microorganisms that can produce enzymes for food processing and medicines
• Gmos in the medical field – genetic engineering is playing a significant role from diagnosis to treatment of human-dreaded diseases.