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It had started in the 1940's but it has increased the most in the 1970's.
Actually, the first GM foods were grown in California in the early 1990's. What the answer above was referring to was the Green Revolution which started in the 1940's, which was however the basis of GM foods. The Green Revolution was the start of HYV (similar to GM foods) which are High-Yielding varieties. These are genetically modified crops which have higher yields (in essence, you get more out of your crop).
Also, the first GM foods were sold in 1996.
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∙ 9y agoGMO crops were first approved in the late 1990s. GMO foods came on the commercial market not long after that.
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∙ 9y ago1996 was the first year GMO crops were first grown commercially.
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Why do you need genetically modified food?
There is a lot of talk about how genetically modified food is needed, but no real evidence that it is needed.
What can happen if you eat food that's not been genetically modified?
death. Nothing, food that hasn't been genetically modified is natural food. The kind of food people have been eating for thousands of years. Something is more likely to happen to you if you eat genetically modified food.
Why genetically modified food is required?
It isn't.
Is genetically modified food in Lebanon?
Yes
How was genetically modified food created?
Genetically modified food is created in a lab by removing a gene from one organism and forcing it into an organism of a different species.
What foods cannot be genetically modified?
Any food that comes from a plant, animal, or other living thing can be genetically modified.
What action has been taken to try and prevent genetically modified food technology developing?
No movement to try to prevent the development of genetically modified food technology is known. There are; however, people who choose not to eat food that is known to be genetically modified, due to questions about the health and environmental effects of genetically modifying plants used for food.
What does GMF stand for?
GMF = Genetically Modified Food
When did genetically modifying foods begin?
The first genetically modified food began in 1994. Scientist genetically modified a tomato which didn't ripen so quickly after it was picked.
What are three foods that can be genetically modified?
Any food can be genetically modified through genetic engineering. Three foods that have been genetically engineered are corn, soy, and canola.
What is Genetically modified food about?
Its almost the same as cloning fruit.
What are the human rights of genetically modified food?
none, not human
