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Many people are opposed to eating Genetically Modified (GM) foods, including GM crops, because they feel that inadequate research has been done into the long-term health effects of eating these foods. The root of these concerns is that some GMOs have genetic material from sources that people wouldn't generally want associated with their food; one common addition is that of genes from poisonous plants or animals to create chemicals that kill pest insects.
There are also people who oppose GM foods because of the perception that they are unnatural. With trends of growing popularity of natural foods, the thought of eating something designed in a lab is less appealing to a growing number of people.
There is also a perception by many people that the GM foods will have taste or texture that differ significantly and unpleasantly from the unmodified varieties.
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Why are a lot of people against genetically modified crops being grown?
A lot of people are against genetically modified crops being grown because of potential negative health effects. The effects of altering crops genetically are also not known due to the process being relatively new.
Will growing genetically modified crops harm non-genetically modified crops?
It is not likely that they will.
What are the disadvantage of growing genetically modified crops?
The only proven disadvantage to genetically modified (GM) crops is that some people have shown an alleregic reaction.
Is genetically modified crops are harmful or not?
not
Are genetically modified crops legal in England?
no
Do genetically modified crops effect the blue banded bee?
It really depends what type of genetically modified crop it is
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.
What is the purpose is genetically modified crops?
Increasing food production
What is purpose of genetically modified crops?
Increasing food production
Are genetically modified crops dangerous?
No, because the crops are just grown faster than normal.
Why are people against genetically modified plants?
When a plant is mutated it's genetic make up is modified. It might able to fight off plant disease like rust, but it might produce harmful chemical toxins or might have a high concentration of a harmful chemicals. Thus people are hesitant to try the new genetically modified plants and crops. Ultimately they might also cause ecological imbalance.
Is genetically modified food in Israel?
the main export market for Israel is Europe which does not approve of GM crops so the answer is: no, there are no commercially grown GM crops in Israel. however Israel it self is not against GM.
