GMOs: Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetically Modified Organisms

This report examines the advantages and disadvantages of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). It highlights the potential benefits, such as increased crop yields, reduced pesticide use, and the ability to address malnutrition by providing more nutritious food. The report also acknowledges the concerns surrounding GMOs, including potential health risks, the possibility of genetic mutations, and the impact on the environment. It references the work of Morris (2017) and Nodoushani, Sintay, and Stewart (2015) to support the arguments. The report concludes that while GMOs offer promise, careful consideration and responsible application are crucial to ensure they benefit society and the environment, prioritizing the public's best interest.

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The advantages and disadvantages of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) depend
on the interactions made between the ecosystems and agro-systems. These factors are important
while considering the assessment of GMOs. We often argue that broadening of GMOs will be
helpful and serves as an alternative for the traditional agricultural practices enough to support the
hungry population. The world population is expected to double in the next 30-40 years and
require adequate food supply to support the booming population that is a major challenge. In
such cases, GMOs serves as the boon to meet these expanding needs. Crop losses are huge due to
insect pests and leads to devastating economic losses with starving populations. GMO like B.t.
cotton is helpful in eliminating the application of chemical pesticides becoming a crop market. It
is resistant to colds, diseases and tolerant to drought, salinity and herbicides. Globally, over 11
million people suffer from malnutrition and 45% children deaths linked to malnutrition. To stop
them from dying, Salmon became the first GM animal to enter the food chain supply. This
consumes 20-25% less food and helps the world hunger (Nodoushani, Sintay and Stewart 2015).
However, there are disadvantages associated with GMOs. The genetic modification of
organisms might have long-term health effects by consuming GM foods. It might have genetic
consequences in organisms that might encourage destabilization and mutations that could be
detrimental to the humans, environment or both. Humans are also at stake as it can
unintentionally create antibiotic resistance or create new allergens and can put food supply at risk
(Morris 2017). Concisely, there are advantages disadvantages of GMOs, the ultimate choice are
to place them properly, which work for the general public interests as their primary goal.

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References
Morris, E.J., 2017. 4 Governance of Benefits and Risks of GMOs in Developing
Countries. Genetically Modified Organisms in Developing Countries, p.39.
Nodoushani, O., Sintay, J. and Stewart, C., 2015, January. Genetically Engineered Food and
Genetically Modified Organisms. In Competition Forum(Vol. 13, No. 1, p. 136). American
Society for Competitiveness.