...Debate Pro: Crops: Its all about the product effect, and environmental * It helps the crops away from the pest * Many crops loss mostly destroyed by the pests especially bugs, which in as a result it would impact on financial loss for the farmers due to the crop failure, and this would let into the starvation especially in the developing countries. Second, due to pests, farmer has to put out so much money to buy TONS of chemical pesticide annually, then we know that chemical is not good to be consumed and it potentially caused health hazard. And using the pesticide also fertilizers can poison the supply and cause harm to the environment. So by using GMO (ex; corn, beans, etc) could help to reduce those problems and saving money. * Herbicide tolerance * GMOs crops are able to fight the weeds that are growing around. And rather than buying herbicides to destroy weeds, it consume times, cost a lot and expensive process. Because weeds could take the nutrition that should be taken by the crops. * Disease resistance * Viruses and fungi and caused plant disease. * Cold or Drought tolerance * Now we know that plant grows in the cultivated areas only. But how about the cold and drought, which in people needs, staple food such as rice, potatoes, vegetables, etc? Especially in the drought because plant needs water moisture soil. Well by using GMOs it makes plant be able to grow in long period in the drought and high salt contain in soil...
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...The Harmful Effects of GMOs According to Philips, altering the genomes plants and animals is nothing new; specific traits have long been selected artificially in order to produce the desire result; i.e. sweet corn or hairless cats (2008). However, these variations have been limited in that only naturally occurring variations have been used (Philips, 2008). In recent years, researchers have crossed the line from the natural to the unnatural; advances in the field of genetic engineering have allowed researchers to have complete control over what genetic changes take place and what the final product will look like, taste like, feel like, etc. Philips indicates that with modern technology, “…we can incorporate new genes from one species into a completely unrelated species…optimizing agricultural performance or facilitating the production of valuable pharmaceutical substances.” While there are quite a few areas are subject to genetic engineering, the most common areas include: farm animals, bacteria, and crop plants such as corn, apples, soybeans, etc. Tyson reveals that GM ingredients, which take the form of modified enzymes, are found in many daily eating staples such as breads, cereals, vegetable oils, cheese, sodas, and beers (2001). The overwhelming presence of GMOs and GM ingredients have created quite a controversy in recent years. Essentially, the use of GM ingredients and GMOs have produced an argument which questions the morality and effects of such processes and products...
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...whether it is GMO or not. GMO is really bad for the consumers in many ways and can be dangerous. GMOs are bad for many reasons, but three reasons, unforeseen long term effects, allergies, and side effects. There are many unknown things about GMO just like the unforeseen long term effects of it. Unforeseen long term effects are dangerous because they’re unknown. We don’t what they do or when they’re coming. They have done tests, but have only told us that it doesn’t affect us right when we eat it. Since food is able to leave behind material in us, GMO can leave behind bacteria that will affect us later in life. Also could cause stomach inflammation. They have also found many toxins inside GMO food. An example is when they found GM corn in a pregnant woman’s blood and her newborn. These unforeseen long term effects are really dangerous and should be made aware of....
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...It is like something out of a sci-fi movie; Scientists injecting genes from an animal into the genes of a plant in order to create one super crop. As weird as this may sound, it is exactly what’s going on now, and these super crops are known as Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs. These crops are becoming more and more accepted in today’s agriculture business. This type of bioengineering is being used to yield more crops and curb the effects of herbicides. But the risks in using GMOs may far outweigh the benefits. GMO foods are becoming increasingly available and are a threat to our health and our agricultural system. Basically GMOs are organisms that have had their genes altered through bio-engineering. These plants and/or animals have their genetic makeup changed, usually in a lab, in order to add or remove certain characteristics. Genes from other animals, viruses, or bacteria are artificially inserted into organisms in order to create new organisms that would not occur naturally. Corn, for example, has been genetically modified to produce its own pesticide and resist herbicides. Nearly 70% of all the corn grown in the United States was modified in this way. (Smith) And if you look at the ingredient list of almost any packaged food, you’ll see that there is corn in almost all of it. Corn is also the main ingredient in much of the feed given to farm animals, such as pigs and cows. So no matter what you eat, it is almost certain to contain some amount GM (Genetically...
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... These are commonly known as GMOs. Genetically modified organisms have some positive attributes. However, GMOs also have adverse effects on animals, the environment and the health of the consumer. In order to understand why GMOs have these effects, it is important to know exactly what a GMO is and how these differ from the normal breeding farmers have done for years. The Free Dictionary defines a GMO as “An organism whose genetic characteristics have been altered using the techniques of genetic engineering.” It goes on to explain that modern science has the ability to modify the genetic makeup of plants and animals. Scientists can even transfer genes from one species to another. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/genetically+modified+organism Advocates of genetically modified organisms say that the use of the gmos could end world hunger they also say we could create plants and animals that are resistant to disease and tolerant to pesticides. They can also engineer plants to be drought resistant. They argue these changes would stop famine because the plants could naturally resist. The proponents use pathos to convince people they have the answer to world hunger. They show you pictures starving people around the world and tell you their “improved” seeds make hunger go away. Perhaps it could but the studies do not prove that yet. In fact, the only feeding study done with humans showed that GMOs survived inside the stomach of the people eating GMO food. This does not mean it is...
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...GMOs are safe When it comes to the topic of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) most of us would readily agree that they are not safe, on the contrary others would insist that they are safe and risk-free. Although research may suggest that GMOs are safe, the scientific research that provides solid evidence that GMOs are risk-free, not only to humans and animals but also to the environment, is not sufficient. A wide variety of evidence connects GMOs with health problems, environmental damages, and the violation of farmer’s and consumer’s rights. I agree that GMOs are not safe because there are unknown side effects when it comes to the consumption and usage. The topic of GMOs is controversial, because, the human population continues to grow...
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...food for this ever growing world?” This complex and global question can be answered in three words, genetically modified organisms. Also known as GMOs, such organisms have the power to positively influence society in many ways. Genetically engineered crops have a positive effect on society because they are safe to consume, they benefit the economy, and they give farmers the ability to produce more with less land. Biology researchers define GMOs as “an organism...
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...How Genetically Modified Foods Affect Our Lives In recent years, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have replaced our diet with genetically altered foods, which have adversely affected human health as well as local communities. Being resistant to pesticides, GMOs are created by splicing genes of different species that are combined through genetic engineering (GE), something that is impossible to do in nature (The Non-GMO Project). Consuming these genetically altered and more processed foods can lead to increased risk of diseases and even cancer (Genetically Modified Food). Most of the time we do not even realize that we are eating these harmful toxins as they are infused in our food without our knowledge (Label GMOs). The farmers that maintain the traditional farming practices and choose to grow organic produce over crops that are GE are constantly trying to keep their businesses alive. Larger corporations, however, who choose to use genetically modified (GM) seeds, make larger profits with less time and effort involved. Choosing to buy local organic produce over crops that contain genetically modified organisms can not only help you stay healthy, but also keep our local farmers in business so that they may continue to grow their crops the way nature intended. Living in the Bay Area we are extremely fortunate to have access to all sorts of organic fruits and vegetables that are grown right in our own backyard. There are countless farms in California that can grow just...
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...that genes are shared among the individual members of a species, but also among members of different species. All GMOs are made to withstand direct application of herbicide and to make a insecticide. In the mean while, evidence connects GMOs with health problems like environmental damage and violation of farmers’ and consumers’ rights. Agrochemicals are aiming at enhancing crop and protect crops from pests. Every year higher amounts of new chemical compounds are used to...
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...For those of you who don’t already know what gmos are, they are modified organisms whose genetic material has been altered to contain segments of DNA from different organisms. Of the organisms that are being altered these include crops, plants and even animals.The reason behind editing their genes are for beneficial reasons to either the consumer or producer. Some of these including either improved protection against insects, how long it takes for the product to spoil, how fast it can mature and they can also improve the taste of the organism being modified. The most common Gmo foods are Soy, Corn, Cotton, and canola. There are many positive and negative effects of GMOs but I think people should have the knowledge to decide for themselves whether...
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...GMOs, They’re Killing Me! Recently someone said that 70% of the foods sold from our grocery store shelves contain Genetically Modified Organisms. This is extremely alarming because GMOs are plants or animals that have been genetically engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses or other plants and animals. These experimental combinations cannot occur in nature or in traditional cross breeding (“Non GMO Project”). Obesity, chronic disease, and food allergies have skyrocketed in the United States over the past two decades. Many people think it is due to poor eating and exercise habits. While a portion of this may be true, the more logical explanation is the fact that corporations have altered the food supply in a way that is harmful to the human body. GMO crops adversely affect human health. Numerous studies have been done recently and even more are currently being conducted around the globe. These studies illustrate the correlation between the introduction of GMOs into the food supply and the increase in health issues. This is such an important issue to literally every human being on the planet. Not all countries are addressing the issue in the same manner. It is crucial to know what the United States is doing as compared to other industrialized nations around the world. There were several reasons that corporations began altering the DNA of seeds. One of those reasons was that GMOs were supposed to reduce the amount of pesticides necessary to keep weeds under control. The...
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...The debate about Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is one of the worlds most important issues. GMOs are organisms in which the genetic material has been altered for improvement of productivity and product quality. GMOs have raised concerns about whether or not they are resistant to disease, help humans suffering from famine, produce greater yields, and improve the nutrition of foods. Food is required for humans to maintain great health and to survive. It is not secret that GMO foods have spread out rapidly to the whole world. If we can not stop the proliferation of GMOs, we should at least know why they are harmful to our health and how we can prevent it because GMOs are harmful to our health. Also, crops containing GMs lead to vital destruction of the environment and have contaminated organic crops. As well as major companies, which work closely with GMOs, intend to monopolize market foods. lastly how to prevent GMO products from becoming the main source of eating by labeling and informing people of the danger. Most people have eaten GMO based foods at one point or another in their lives. Unfortunately, GMOs will not provide the same food security as most proven organic foods which have been eaten by humans through out history. Despite the danger, GMO products are still on our table. No one can truly guarantee that GMOs’ side effects will not be long-term and continuous. Proving safety is beyond the capability of current technology. Supporters of genetic engineering say that...
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...engineering ("Non-Gmo Project", 2015). In recent news, there has been controversy over the use of GMOs. Since the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Flavr Savr tomato for sale on grocery store shelves in 1994, more GMOs has since came on the market (GMOinside, n.d.). Does GMOs have inherent value? INHERENT VALUE Inherent value is a quality attributes to every creature that has a life that matters to it (Regan, 2004). According to DesJardins (2013), inherent value is to have value in and of oneself. Objects with inherent value are ends in themselves, not merely means to some other end (DesJardins, 2013). CONTROVERSY REGARDING GMOs There are two main problems that concern GMOs. GMOs have no boundaries and do not have labels. Once a genetically modified organism is planted they are in risk of contaminating any regular crops planted nearby (The Non-GMO Report, 2005). A survey reports that in the Midwest, where there are millions of acres of GM corn and soybean crops, up to 80% of organic farmers reported direct costs or damages resulting from genetic trespass (The Non-GMO Report, 2005). Unlike the organic food, there is not a GMO-free label on food products. In fact, products are not required by law to state whether or not they contain GMOs. In a world where 92% of the soybean crop is genetically modified and many products use soybean oil or corn syrup the chance of finding GMOs in food is very high (The Non-GMO Report, 2005). All that needs to happen is a GMO crop can...
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...Abstract The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has become a chief topic of controversy through out the global world. Many countries around the world have stringent laws about genetically modified organisms and their use, but the U.S. does not, why is that? The majority of countries believe that genetically engineered foods are not safe for human consumption or the environment. Yet, the USDA or the FDA has not proved genetically modified organisms harmful or dangerous nor have any major studies conducted in the United States found them to be dangerous or harmful. However, there are studies that have shown that genetically modified organisms are producing “super” weeds and “super” bugs. The major advantage to using these genetically modified foods though, is they could possibly end world hunger in the future by the assumption that they increase crop yields. Although the long term health, environmental, and economical effects of genetically modified organisms is not fully understood, the majority of people from around the world are leery and therefore opposed to the use of genetically modified organisms. This research paper will attempt to analyze the health, environmental and economical issues surrounding genetically modified organisms. According to Dictionary.com, “A GMO is an organism whose genome has been altered by the techniques of genetic engineering so that its DNA contains one or more genes not normally found there.” Genetically Modified Organisms are...
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...about the Genetically modified crops or foods that aren’t safe, it’s the chemical used in the herbicide that they spray them with that causes the real health concerns. “In 1992, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled, without any scientific basis, that genetically engineered foods present no different risks than traditional foods. FDA’s own scientists ridiculed this unscientific agency view of Genetic engineering. “ What happened to the scientific elements in the document?,”one asked. FDA scientists consistently stated that “There is a profound difference between the types of unexpected effects from traditional breeding and genetic engineering… This difference should be and is not addressed.”(Center for Food Safety). But this article didn’t have any scientific data and so far really no one has proved that they are safe. But the FDA didn’t state all the unexpected effects such as; allergic reactions, toxicity, antibiotic resistance, immuno-suppression, and...
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