what is a GMO
- genetically modified organism
- genetically engineered organism
- bioengineered organism
what are the prominent crops that are genetically modified in the U.S.?
92% of corn
94% of cotton
94% of soybeans
the introduction of or change to DNA, RNA, or proteins manipulated by humans to effect a change in an organisms genome
genetic engineering
choosing the organisms with the most desired traits and mating them with the intention of combing and propagating these traits into their offspring
selective breeding
considered most precise, scientist can move around or delete sequences of DNA
gene editing
transferring genes from one organism to another
-through human manipulation in a lab
transgenesis
crops resistant to herbicides
herbicide resistance
what are 6 public concerns tied to GMOs
- human health risks
- environmental degradation
- loss of farmer agency
- biodiversity loss
- risk to cultural traditions
- increased concentration in the corporate sector
how are GMOs governed
GE poses no unique or special risks compared to conventional crops
- Dupont
- Syngenta
- Bayer crop science
main developers of GMOs
6 public responses to GMOs
- county-wide bans
- corporate decisions to go non-GMO
- voluntary labeling
- state labeling
- federal labeling
- the national bioengineered food disclosure standard (2016)
