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GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS
FORMAT: Discursive essay.
DATE: 23 JUNE 2003
Genetically modified crops are slowly making their way into the headlines. ...
The arguments both for and against genetically modified crops (henceforth referred to as G. ... It will be possible to produce crops that are resistant to drought, and insects. ... C will produce cheaper and more nutritious crops. Farmers will be able to produce higher yelding crops that will feed more people. ... They are further afraid of the unknown effects these crops might have on humans. Lastly they fear for the wildlife in the areas where these crops are planted. ... Farmers are utterly dependent on rain for their crops to grow. These crops feed their families and provide some extra to take to market to exchange for other essentials. In the years when it does not rain (most third world countries are on or near the equator where they suffer hot dry weather) the crops do not grow. ...
The most commonly known application of genetics in crops is the insect resistant gene. These genes are written into the makeup of the crops. ... This would eliminate loss of crops due to infestation. ... Imagine the third world farmer being told that his crops could be locust resistant as well as drought resistant! ...
Farmers would no longer spray there crops with as many herbicides and pesticides which are both dangerous to humans (albeit in large doses).
Approximate Word count = 1139
Approximate Pages = 4.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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