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Genetically modified crops are grown world wide. Genetic modification of plants has been man assisted since Luther Burbank developed 800 strains ad varieties of plants.

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Why grow manufacture gm food?

Genetically Modified crops are used because it makes crops grow quicker. And also because it increases the vitamin and protein levels.


One reason farmers often choose GM crops over non-GM crops because GM crops are?

More productive


Why do farmers choose gm crops over non-gm crops?

Because of the opportunity GM crops provide for greater profit with less risk. Also GM crops give much bigger yields (bushels/acre) and thus more profit over crops that are not GMO.


Why are gm crops controversial?

Because some people do not agree with GM crops and it can cause controversal


Why have we developed gm crops?

To increase their resistance to disease and predation. To improve the yield. To allow crops to grow more quickly and in more adverse conditions. To reduce starvation in the world.


How do you make your crops grow faster in farmville?

Currently, there is no way to speed the growth of your crops in FarmVille. This may or may not be added as a feature in the future.


How are gm crops bad for you?

They are not.


What are the disadvantages of GM crops?

Gm crops are the genetically modified crops of food so they dont rot before there sell by date. they are enjected with a gene from another plant.


What states in US grow genetically modified crops?

Virtually every state in the US except Alaska grows at least some GM crops, glyphosate resistant being the most common trait used.


What is the purpose of modified food?

To combat pest and disease and yield a larger harvest. Most bugs are becoming resistant to GM crops. And the GM crops con not reproduce on their own, so these companys that make GM foods have a hold on the organic seed market making it harder for natural farmers to grow their own crops and the pollen gets blown onto organic fields preventing them from producing seeds. Messed up ain't it.


Is it ethical to make gm crops?

Of course it is!


What is grow crops?

seeds of a fruit or vegetable grow crops