However, proponents of genetic en- gineering rely on the experience with corn hybrids and other genetically altered crops that have not caused any major
Benefits and Risks of Genetic Engineering in Agriculture Socioeconomic and environmental problems may be associated with transfer of traits
Broadly, biotechnology can be defined as “the application of science and engineering in the direct or indirect use of living organisms, or parts
genes Genetic engineering is a common practice in United States agriculture, allowing scientists to create organisms (primarily new crop varieties) with
Thus, some have turned to genetically engineered crops as a way to meet the demands of a changing world The genetic modification of plants is nothing new, as
Genetic Engineering in Agriculture and the advocate the use of genetic engineer- Annual field trial approvals granted-by crop (OECD database IX 1993)
implemented, GE crops have been effective at reducing pest problems with economic and environmental benefits to farmers Genetic engineering
conventional and genetic engineering Summary of the Statistics and the development of organic farming and the use of genetically engineered crops 2 2