Promoting GMO
By Teja Seelam
What is GMO?
- GMO: (Genetically Modified Organisms) Organisms that are genetically modified
Crops
- Increase nutrients, yields, and stress tolerance
- Enhanced taste and quality
- Improved resistance to disease, pests, and herbicides
- New products and growing techniques
- Reduced maturation time
Animals
- Increased resistance, productivity, hardiness, and feed efficiency
- Better yields of meat, eggs, and milk
- Improved animal health and diagnostic methods
Environment
- "Friendly" bioherbicides and bioinsecticides
- Conservation of soil, water, and energy
- Bioprocessing for forestry products
- Better natural waste management
- More efficient processing