Mother Nature at work?
Tom Laskawy shows the result of insects in combat with G.M.Os. As all of nature proves that natural resistance to diseases and toxins have occurred in multiple species. Monsanto's Bt corn was created to release such pesticide, which the plant modified to naturally make and to deter and kill all sorts of pest. The Science Magazinestates,"Monsanto has revealed that a common insect pest has developed resistance to its flagship genetically modified (GM) product in India", what the plant was specifically engineered to do is now and has always been backfiring with nature and the natural resistances that species build up. The rising risk that more pest are forming protection for themselves will be leading factor in the downfall of certain G.M crops. Now is this Mother Natures way of getting back at us? These "super worms" from India have built this resistance and its just a matter of time before many cases like this one arise again. The results of using G.M.Os could allow such traits that could bring some good as
stated,"Growing food with GMOs can result in better-tasting fruits and vegetables that stay fresh longer and are naturally resistant to insects. Plant breeding also results in crops better able to withstand the environmental challenges of drought, disease and insect infestations"(CG). This has to led to possibilities of growing such plants in salt ravaged fields,nutrient deficient soil, and ultimately the use of natural resources. Another interest to the consumer would be that without Biotechnology the global prices of soybeans would be nearly 10 percent higher rand 6 percent higher for corn, which was a study Iowa State University. Can these beneficial outcomes outweigh some of the problems that G.M.Os pose to nature and possibly human health? Some other benefits to arise from these crops is decreased soil erosion by 90 percent, preserving 37 million tons of topsoil. Biotech crops also provide a 70 percent reduction
in greenhouse gas emissions using biotech such as soy,
Bt Corn Resistant Pest!
corn and cotton reported by A Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. In reference to the study of USDA there are many developing countries who suffer from malnutrition and vitamin A deficiency here in this statement, "Biotech crops may provide enhanced quality traits such as increased levels of beta-carotene in rice to aid in reducing vitamin A deficiencies and improved oil compositions in canola, soybeans and corn. Crops with the ability to grow in salty soils or to better withstand drought conditions are also in the works," such promising possibilities can make a difference but the real question is when?
In a study where forty Point Loma High staff and students were asked to answer four basic questions on their knowledge and opinion on G.M.O's there was a finding that many disliked the use of G.M.O, would could this mean as a populous?
the use of G.M.O, would could this mean as a populous? With the constant battle between the pros and cons regarding G.M.Os there is two speculated paths in which the market could crash or dramatically benefit our food chain history. Some consumers turn to the statistics which in terms could draw them away from G.M.Os due to the more drastic study on mice and or the study of Roundup found in human babies. Its inquires made by scientist like Dr.Thierry Vrain that close people's minds to the idea of a genetically modified food or even evident links to Roundup ties in Bt Corn.
There is two sides to the stories here being that
they are in fact beneficial produce such as the "Golden Rice" vs. the negative drawbacks of Bt Corn. Which side of this difficult Biotech argument will benefit us to the full extent ? This is the number one question between GMO and Non-GMO.
GMO
or
Non-GMO?