GM Crops
- Created by: Robyn
- Created on: 18-05-13 11:00
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- GM Crops
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- crops may have pest resistance built in, reducing pesticide usage
- The can be adapted to different conditions e.g. desert or tundra
- The may have tolerance to herbicides
- May be able to make plant disease resistant
- There can be higher yields for the same cost
- Crops can be more nutritious
- Against
- Suggested link to cancer
- Cross contamination with plants that shouldn't be treated e.g. organic
- Unknown effects on ecosystem
- More expensive than regular crops and requires development
- Success marked with antibiotic consumption may result in bacterial resistance
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