Humans have been cropping traditionally for thousands and thousands of years. When genetic engineering was introduced, it has brought many new exotic traits species to the world and safe time during the cropping process.
The whole idea of genetic engineering started from a bug having the potential to use it’s foreign genes into plants. From them, geneticists developed several of crop types. From the beginning to now, they are modified to be resistant to pest or any other harmful causes. Some include soya, wheat, walnuts, potatoes ,peas, and etc. According to the article, “GM Organisms” by John Pickrell, it states “The bacterial gene Bt is one of the most commonly inserted. It produces an insecticidal toxin that is harmless to people.” Does that mean that humans agree to the idea of genetic engineering? Does it have any side effects on people slowly?
Some plants were genetically engineered to improve flavors, allergen-free, and hardiness. According to the article, geneticists have created no-tear onions and novel caffeine-free coffee plants. How can we imagine what will be next? Will any thing in the world be natural anymore?
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/opinion/gm-food/dn9921
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