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    Lloyd's Report Summary Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) : 1. Pest Resistance-Example

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    This document defines genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as organisms whose genetic material has been altered through genetic engineering in a way that does not occur naturally. It discusses how GMOs are used in agriculture and food industries to develop crops with traits like pest and virus resistance, herbicide tolerance, increased nutrients, and longer shelf life. The document also outlines uses of GMOs in non-food industries as well as benefits like higher farming efficiency, increased harvests, controlled fertility, and improved food processing.

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    This document defines genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as organisms whose genetic material has been altered through genetic engineering in a way that does not occur naturally. It discusses how GMOs are used in agriculture and food industries to develop crops with traits like pest and virus resistance, herbicide tolerance, increased nutrients, and longer shelf life. The document also outlines uses of GMOs in non-food industries as well as benefits like higher farming efficiency, increased harvests, controlled fertility, and improved food processing.

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    Lloyd’s Report Summary

    Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)

     a term used for an organism created through genetic engineering.


     as an “organism”, either plant, animal, or microorganism, in which the genetic material
    or (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or natural
    recombination (WHO, 2014).

     to help in the advancement of technology for the benefit of humans in different


    industries like AGRICULTURE and MEDICINE.
    GMOs in Food and Agriculture Industries

     the Center of Ecogenetics and Environmental Health (CEEH, 2013) identifies the
    following roles of GMOs in the food and agricultural industries.
    1. Pest resistance- genetically modified plants to resist certain pests.
    Example:

    BT Corn
    2. Virus resistance- genetically modified plants to resist certain viruses.
    Example:
    GMO Papaya or Rainbow Papaya
    3. Herbicide tolerance- genetically modified plants to tolerate herbicide.
    Example:

    Roundup Ready
    Soybean
    4. Fortification- genetically modified plants fortified with certain minerals.
    Example:

    Golden Rice

    5. Cosmetic preservation- genetically modified plants resist natural discoloration.


    Example:

    Arctic Apple
    6. Increase Growth Rate- a genetically modified organism that has higher yield in
    growth than normal species.
    Example:

    AquAdvantage Salmon
    GMOs in Non-Food Crops and Microorganisms
    1. Flower production- GMOs in flower production are seen in modified color and
    extended vase life of flowers.
    Example:

    Blue Rose
    2. Paper Production- modified characteristic of trees for higher yield of paper
    production.
    Example:

    Poplar Trees
    3. Pharmaceutical productions- modified plants to produce pharmaceutical
    products.
    Example:

    Periwinkle Plants
    4. Bioremediation- use of modified plants that can assist in the bioremediation of
    polluted area.
    Example:

    Shrub Tobacco
    5. Enzyme and drug production- use of modified microorganisms that can produce
    enzymes for food processing and medicines.
    Example:

    Cyclomaltodextrin glucotransferase
    6. GMOs in the medical field- genetic engineering is playing a significant role from
    diagnosis to treatment of human-dreaded diseases.
    It helps in the production of drugs, gene therapy, and laboratory researches.
    Example:

    Humulin
    Benefits of GMOs
    1. Higher efficiency in farming- with the use of pesticide-resistant/herbicide-
    tolerant GMO crops, there will be less use for herbicides/pesticides, and
    lower cost for labor and cultivation.
    2. Increase kin harvest- GMO crops resistant to pests and diseases means
    increase in potential growth and harvest.
    3. Control in fertility- controlling the purity of the hybrid seeds (GMO seeds)
    ensures higher yields.
    4. Increase in food processing- altered characteristics GMO crops help ease
    food processing.
    5. Improvement of desirable characteristics- GMOs offer longer shelf life,
    enhanced color and taste, enhanced production or reduction of enzymes,
    and other modified characteristics of plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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