Sts quiz gmo

• The first GMO was developed in 1983, with the introduction of the Flavr Savr tomato.
• GMO- are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using engineering techniques.
• Benefits of GMOS

  Increased agricultural productivity

  Herbicide Resistance- Crops like Roundap ready soybeans and cotton are engineered.
• Pest resistance- crops such as BT corn and Bt cotton produce bacterial toxin.
• Disease Resistance- Some GMO are engineered to resist plant disease cause by viruses.
• Environmental Benefits

  Reduced pesticide use- Pest persistant crops reduce the need for chemical pesticides.
• Conservation tillage- Herbicide- resistant facilitate no- fill or reduced till farming in pest.
• Lower carbon footprint- GMOS can reduce the carbon footprint of agriculture by requiring fewer chemical impacts.
• Enhanced Nutritional Content


  Golden rice- This genetically modified mice produces beta carotene/ precursor of Vitamin A.
• Enhanced protein content- genetic modification can increase the protein content of staple crops.
• Economic Benefits for farmers

  Increased yields- higher yields from GMO crops can lead to increased income for farmers.
• Cost savings- reduced need for chemical inputs ( such as pesticides and herbicides)
• Stability and security- crops that cue resistant to pest disease and environmental stressors.
• Medical and Pharmaceutical Advancements

  Pharmaceutical productions- genetically modified microorganisms are used to puddline insulin human growth hormones.
• Gene therapy- GMOS are instrumental in the develop of gene therapies which can treat genetic disorders by connects detentions.
• Future Prospects

  Climate Resilient Crops- development of crops that can with stand extreme weather conditions.
• Enhanced Nutritional profiles- biofortification of more crops to combat malnutrition.
• Medical breakthroughs- continued advancements in gene therapy and personalized medicine.