domingo, 25 de diciembre de 2011

The genetically modified foods were introduced to the world due to many advantages it has over the conventional foods. As we all know, there is only a limited earth surface suitable for cultivating. Due to the increasing earth population, it is obvious that one day, the food supply will not simply enough to cater the demand. In order to prevent such situation, the scientists have come up with genetically modified foods where they can use for producing more crops using the same amounts of resources. There are a number of benefits of genetically modified foods and let?s have a look at those.There are many benefits that come from the creation of genetically modified animals. For instance, by the manipulation of their genes, scientists are able to study the functions of genes, genetic diseases and how to treat genetic mutations such as cancer and other illnesses. Most of these genetically modified animals are used for the economic production of food items that are rich in rare nu t essential nutrients. Genetically modified animals are also created with the development of the medical sciences as well. For instance, some animals can be genetically manipulated to grow replacement organs and tissues for humans and to harvest other medically valuable components to battle certain diseases as well as .The tolerance of herbicide is one of other benefits of genetically modified foods. Usually, the crops are sensitive for the other weeds in the field and due to the same, crop would produce less amount of production. In the conventional method, the farmer will have to spray chemicals in order to control the weeds, a few times. With benefits of genetically modified foods, farmer will have to use chemicals only one time and the benefits of genetically modified foods do the rest.

In May 2009, Germany has officially banned genetically engineered food from their country but most other countries continue their use. In the USA, it is more of an individual prefe rence whether they are going to consume genetically engineered food or natural food and it has been made official that all GMO food are to be labeled with their ingredients and their genetic status while non-GMO foods are not to contain any enhanced components. However, with the increasing population and slow reduction of farming land, GMOs may just be our only hope to keep our generation as well as the future generations from imminent starvation.

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