Advantages of Genetically Modified Organisms

This assignment delves into the advantages of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It highlights how GMO crops offer pest resistance, tolerance to extreme weather conditions, and increased yield, leading to reduced pesticide use and environmental impact. Furthermore, it discusses the potential of GMOs to enhance nutritional value in food and contribute to lower food prices. The assignment concludes by advocating for further research to mitigate potential disadvantages and harness the full benefits of GMO technology.

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Advantages Of GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms)
Genetically modified organisms have advantages over its disadvantages because GM crops have
insects or pests repelling quality which causes less use of dangerous and harmful pesticides and
chemicals on food. Genetically modified crops have the ability to resist extreme and severe
fluctuations in weather. So, a good and sufficient yield of crops can be grown in worse
conditions of weather. GMO favors greater production of crops because genetically modified
crops are very easy to grow, as it’s have the ability to repel the pests. This feature helps farmers
to produce large amount of crops.(Amofah, 2014)
Another advantage of GMO is that genetically modified animals and crops generally needs less
time and chemicals to grow, which reduces environmental harms such as emission of greenhouse
gas, soil erosion etc. With genetically modified organisms, deforestation can be reduced too.
GMO was discovered with the help of genetic engineering that’s why it make sure that the crops
or animals will never be damaged in a fast rate. GMO provides considerable protection for crops
and animals. According to Food and Agricultural organization of United Nation, The food
produced by GM engineering has more nutritional values which can help to reduce the
deficiency of nutrients like vitamins and minerals in food. Few more advantages are reduction in
food price due to higher yield, development of new products, new crops etc.(Qiu, 2013)
As explained there are many advantages of GMO over its disadvantages, So researchers should
do more research on the products made from GMO and should find out how the disadvantages
could be changed in advantages, as it is a useful procedure for the population.

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REFERENCES
Amofah, G. (2014). Recommendations from a Meeting on Health Implications of Genetically
Modified Organism (GMO). Ghana Medical Journal, 48(2), p.117.
Qiu, J. (2013). Genetically modified crops pass benefits to weeds. Nature.

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