Future evolution of genetic engineering

By Christophe Pelletier Via: http://hfgfoodfuturist.com Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are one the most, if not the most, controversial aspects of modern food and agriculture. So far, the focus had been on offering farmers alternatives to pesticides and herbicides. The proponents of GMOs praise the progress made and they claim that agriculture production benefits from this. Opponents warn about all sorts of potential disasters in health and environment. The reality is that GMOs have been around for about a decade and a half, and they are here to stay. There is currently no sign that they would be banned from the Earth, especially since genetic engineered traits have been found outside of farm fields, as I had mentioned in a previous article. At his juncture, and to think of how this technology –and business- will evolve, it is worth asking a few questions. Has the use of GMOs been successful for agriculture and food production? There are several...
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