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What kinds of problems do genetically modified crops with transgenes pose for farmers who do not grow the altered crop?
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One problem GMO crops pose for farmers who do not grow them is cross pollination of GMOs in non-GMO crops, especially those that are grown organically.
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What are geniticaly modified crops?
Genetically modified crops are crops with plants that have been genetically altered in order to increase the yield of the crop. For example, the plant may have been genetically altered to become bigger or more resistant to bugs.
Are oats genetically altered as well as wgeat?
There is no genetically modified, or altered, wheat on the market as of March 2013. That is not to say that it won't happen in the future. Oats are also not genetically modified. Most baking ingredients are not genetically modified. Look for 100% wheat products to be sure. There are also lists of products and companies that do, and do not, use GMOs in their food.
What are genetically modified GM organisms and GM foods?
Genetically modified(GM)organisms are those organisms whose DNA, or genetic material has been altered through modern biotechnology whereas GM foods are those from genetically engineered crops.
What crops are genetically altered in Iowa?
Much of the corn and soybeans grown in Iowa are genetically modified (GM). Very little of any of the other crops have any significant modification done to them.
How do Schneider and Schneider define genetically modified foods?
They explain what a genetically modified food is this way: "A genetically modified (GM) food or genetically modified organism (GMO) results from the use of recombinant DNA biotechnological procedures that allow the genetic makeup of a food or organism to be altered in some way. This 'recombination' can be accomplished by moving genes from one organism to another or by changing genes in an organism that are already present. These changes result in the expression of attributes not found in the original organism."
Is corn improvements genetically or naturally?
what i believe is that corn is genetically improved or altered some believe it is not better. But corn is altered genetically
What are genetically modified mosquitoes?
Genetically modified mosquitoes are not like mosquitoes in nature. They have been genetically altered to possess a genetic kill switch, so when they mate with regular female mosquitoes, their offspring will not live.So far they have been successful in killing off native populations.They do this when a certain population of them are carrying serious diseases that affect humans.
What is a definition of gmo's?
Genetically modified organisms are living things that have had their DNA altered in some way using genetic engineering.http://www.livescience.com/40895-gmo-facts.html
What is the impact genetically modified food has on evolution?
[1] Genetically modified organisms can affect plant diversity. As with non-genetically modified plants, their seeds are easily spread by wild life and wind. Consequently, they contaminate non-genetically modified food products that are grown within the reach of air and critters. For their genetics tend to dominate over the genetics of non-genetically modified plants. [2] They also can affect individual plant responses. For the individual plant's genetics have been altered. And researchers don't yet have the complete map to the consequences, or plant responses to these consequences. It's a work in progress. And researchers as much as their plant subjects are making up the rules as they go along.
What is biologically modified food?
Well it is commonly known as genetically modified food, not biologically modified food, and it is where the genes of specific foods are manipulated or altered. This may be for example to alter the genetics of a vegetable to ensure they can not freeze, thus shipping this vegetable is slightly less of a hassle.
Are leeks genetically altered from onions?
No
What are genetically modified tomatoes?
genetically modified tomatoes are exactly what the name implies i.e tomatoes which have been genetically modified. if you want to know what genetic modification is you should not have said your question is different then "what is a genetically modified organism" to my knowledge there are no commercial varieties of genetically modified tomatoes available right now but i know they are working on: roundup ready tomatoes, brackish water tomatoes and varies disease immunities.
