What are the advantages of GMO plants?

Answer 1

enetically modified foods or biotech foods are foods derived from genetically modified organisms. Genetically modified organisms have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. These techniques are much more precise[1] than mutagenesis (mutation breeding) where an organism is exposed to radiation or chemicals to create a non-specific but stable change. Other techniques by which humans modify food organisms include selective breeding; plant breeding, and animal breeding, and somaclonal variation. Since genetically modified food has been introduced into supermarkets, there has been much controversy as to whether it is actually safe.

Answer 2

Those who support GMOs would say that they can feed the world and use less chemicals (pesticides and herbicides). Those who do not support GMOs would say none and there are many disadvantages.

Answer 3

When commercial planting of GMOs first began one of the advantages claimed by the developers was that less chemical pesticides would be needed. That was true for the first few years, but currently more, not less, pesticides are being used. Because of that, GM crops that are resistant to stronger pesticides have been developed.

Answer 4

No unique benefits of GMO foods are known. In fact, many people question whether GMO foods are as nutritious and healthy as conventional and organically grown foods.