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Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetically Modified Foods Advantages of Genetically Modified Foods
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Mathur, Ritu |
| Copyright Year | 2018 |
| Abstract | According to the World Health Organisation, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals and microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by cross breeding, mating and/or natural recombination. In the present times the use of the term “genetic engineering” over “genetic modification” is more prevalent. This technology is also often referred to as “modern biotechnology” or “gene technology” or “recombinant DNA technology”. Foods produced from or by using Genetically Modified organisms are referred to as GM foods. The first genetically modified plant was produced in 1983 using antibiotic resistant tobacco plant. Genetically modified microbial enzymes were the first application of GMOs in food production. Recombinant chymosin was approved for use in several countries. Tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco, canola, maize, cotton, soybeans and golden rice are some examples of Transgenic crops widely in use today. There has been a new GM food in 2015 i.e. genetically modified fish called Aqua Advantage and white button mushrooms in April 2016.The process of genetic engineering generally involves the addition of 1 or more genes to an organism’s genome. The less commonly used techniques involves the use of some genes being removed or their expression is either increased or silenced. To cite some of the recent researches in the field of GMOs, Papaya has been genetically modified to resist the ring spot virus. The new leaf potato, a GM food has been made to provide in-plant protection from the yield robbing Colorado beetle. Zucchin has been modified to resist 3 viruses , GM pineapple, potato, corn and soya beans have also been developed. There is a scientific consensus that the foods derived from GM crops pose no greater risk to human health than conventional foods but that each GM food needs to be tested on a case to case basis before introduction. The legal and regulatory status of GM foods varies from country to country. In many countries they have been declared as GRASGenerally Recognized as Safe. Testing on GMOs has been done using molecular techniques such as PCR and bioinformatics. Some disputes over the use of GM foods involve consumers, farmers, biotechnology companies, governmental regulators, NGOs, environmental and political activists and scientists. In conclusion it can be said that these modern engineered foods can go a long way in combatting malnutrition in a developing country like India. Scientists in this field need to carefullyassess their compliance to safety standards to ensure the good health and nutritional status of the citizens so as to enhance the best use of these Wonder Foods. |
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