For decades, the industry has been
mixing naturally the genetic traits of seeds in the search for particularly robust varieties.
Genetically-modified (GM) seeds are a significant step forward in the production of
agricultural crops. GM seeds are seeds that have been modified to contain specific
characteristics such as resistance to herbicides (in the case of "Roundup Ready" products)
or resistance to pests (in the case of Bt corn). But the method of modification used with
GM seeds varies from the traditional method in an important respect: the genes have not
been modified over generations of cross-fertilization, but rather inserted directly into the
DNA of the seed.2
Although this method is more efficient, critics fear that the result — a
"novel gene combination" — may have health or environmental impacts that are not
being adequately addressed.3
As a result, the technology is surrounded by significant
controversy.
The reaction of farmers to this new technology has been mixed. Some farmers have
quickly adopted the technology.4
Other farmers, mindful of the controversy surrounding
GM products, have hesitated to use GM seeds as part of their agricultural operations.
Farmers should understand both the benefits and concerns that are raised by the use of
GM seeds. Benefits of the technology include increased crop yields, diminished use of
pesticides and herbicides, and increased profits. Concerns that farmers should address
before adopting the technology include the private contractual relations between farmers
and seed companies, the environmental impacts of the technology, and the potential
impacts of consumer concerns (both domestic and international) on the market for GM
products.
This paper describes the benefits that GM seeds can provide to farmers, as well as the
concerns that farmers should address before utilizing these seeds. It is intended only as a
general introduction to these benefits and concerns. The information contained in this
paper should not be considered legal advice.
For decades, the industry has been
mixing naturally the genetic traits of seeds in the search for particularly robust varieties.
Genetically-modified (GM) seeds are a significant step forward in the production of
agricultural crops. GM seeds are seeds that have been modified to contain specific
characteristics such as resistance to herbicides (in the case of "Roundup Ready" products)
or resistance to pests (in the case of Bt corn). But the method of modification used with
GM seeds varies from the traditional method in an important respect: the genes have not
been modified over generations of cross-fertilization, but rather inserted directly into the
DNA of the seed.2
Although this method is more efficient, critics fear that the result — a
"novel gene combination" — may have health or environmental impacts that are not
being adequately addressed.3
As a result, the technology is surrounded by significant
controversy.
The reaction of farmers to this new technology has been mixed. Some farmers have
quickly adopted the technology.4
Other farmers, mindful of the controversy surrounding
GM products, have hesitated to use GM seeds as part of their agricultural operations.
Farmers should understand both the benefits and concerns that are raised by the use of
GM seeds. Benefits of the technology include increased crop yields, diminished use of
pesticides and herbicides, and increased profits. Concerns that farmers should address
before adopting the technology include the private contractual relations between farmers
and seed companies, the environmental impacts of the technology, and the potential
impacts of consumer concerns (both domestic and international) on the market for GM
products.
This paper describes the benefits that GM seeds can provide to farmers, as well as the
concerns that farmers should address before utilizing these seeds. It is intended only as a
general introduction to these benefits and concerns. The information contained in this
paper should not be considered legal advice.
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For decades, the industry has been
mixing naturally the genetic traits of seeds in the search for particularly robust varieties.
Genetically-modified (GM) seeds are a significant step forward in the production of
agricultural crops. GM seeds are seeds that have been modified to contain specific
characteristics such as resistance to herbicides (in the case of "Roundup Ready" products)
หรือความต้านทานต่อศัตรูพืช ( ในกรณีของบีที ข้าวโพด ) แต่วิธีการของการปรับใช้กับ
เมล็ดพืชจีเอ็มที่แตกต่างจากวิธีดั้งเดิมในการเคารพที่สำคัญ : ยีนได้ถูกแก้ไขแล้ว
ข้ามการปฏิสนธิ แต่แทรกโดยตรงในดีเอ็นเอของเมล็ด
2
ถึงแม้ว่าวิธีนี้จะมีประสิทธิภาพมากขึ้น , นักวิจารณ์เกรงว่าผล -
นิยายจีนชุด " - อาจจะสุขภาพ หรือผลกระทบต่อสิ่งแวดล้อมที่ไม่ได้ถูก addressed อย่างเพียงพอ
3
ผล เทคโนโลยีจะล้อมรอบด้วย
อย่างการทะเลาะวิวาท ปฏิกิริยาของเกษตรกรเพื่อเทคโนโลยีใหม่นี้ได้รับการผสม เกษตรกรบางส่วนได้
รีบประกาศใช้เทคโนโลยี 4 . เกษตรกรอื่น ๆ สติของความขัดแย้งรอบ
ผลิตภัณฑ์จีเอ็ม have hesitated to use GM seeds as part of their agricultural operations.
Farmers should understand both the benefits and concerns that are raised by the use of
GM seeds. Benefits of the technology include increased crop yields, diminished use of
pesticides and herbicides, and increased profits. Concerns that farmers should address
before adopting the technology include the private contractual relations between farmers
and seed companies, the environmental impacts of the technology, and the potential
impacts of consumer concerns (both domestic and international) on the market for GM
products.
This paper describes the benefits that GM seeds can provide to farmers, as well as the
concerns that farmers should address before utilizing these seeds. It is intended only as a
general introduction to these benefits and concerns. The information contained in this
paper should not be considered legal advice.
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