Topics:Genetically Modified Organisms

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), are any organisms whose DNA has been altered using biotechnology to introduce certain traits. In agriculture industry, GMO crops are engineered to resist pests and herbicides, improve shelf life, enhance nutritional value and enhance flavor. Developing these traits naturally would take several generations, but genetic modification fastens this process. Commonly grown GMO crops include cotton, corn and soybean Supporters argue that GMOs enable higher food production, which is essential for feeding a growing global population. While GMO foods have significantly increased agricultural productivity by reducing the crop losses due to pest infestation and minimizing food wastage due to longer shelf life, but there are concerns regarding the health impacts with the usage of these GMO foods. Doctoral students were asked to take "Pro", "Con", and "In Between" positions regarding the usefulness and harm of Genetically Modified Organisms.

Team

• Jahnavi
• Noah

(authors and sources listed alphabetically)

Arguments

Pro arguments Increased Crop Yields Improved Resistance to Pests and Diseases Enhanced Nutritional Content Greater Food Security in a Changing Climate Reduced Environmental Impact	Con arguments Lack of safety studies Increased Herbicide use Environmental contamination Allergen and Health risk

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