GM foods have enormous potential in solving the world’s food problems. To begin
with, they can help relieve famine in poor countries and feed the exploding world population.
Genetic modification allows for the bearing of abundant fruits. GM foods are also tolerant to
extreme weather. They flourish in harsh environments, such as arid land and salty soil. Third,
they require little supervision and care. They require little water and fertilizer. In addition,
they are resistant to both harmful diseases and insects. GM crops are hardly affected by plant
diseases caused by virus, fungi and bacteria. Moreover, with less use of chemicals in GM
foods, such as herbicide and pesticide, they are expected to be safer for eating. Additionally,
GM foods are enriched with vitamins and minerals, which are added during the genetically
modified process. For example, there is Super Rice with vitamin A and iron, which can help
prevent blindness and anemia.