Thursday, June 29, 2023

Why GMO food crops are a blessing from God

Why GMO food crops are a blessing from God - By Vijay Jayaraj with E. Calvin Beisner
"Some Christians argue that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are unsafe because they are unnatural..
Here are some reasons to welcome GM crops in our quest to end hunger and poverty...
  • Through biotechnology – gene splicing, manually transferring a specific gene – scientists can introduce desirable traits into crops, such as pest resistance and herbicide tolerance.
  • Genomic research and marker-assisted breeding techniques facilitate the development of crops with enhanced nutritional content and improved adaptability to diverse environments...
  • GM crops have the potential to significantly increase crop yields, thereby addressing the ever-growing global demand for food...

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