Genetically+Modified+Crops

=Genetically Modified Crops= Brianna Estey

Genetically modified crops are crops that have been changed through the DNA to become bigger and better. The first genetically engineered crop was called the Flavr Savr tomato and was made to last longer than other tomatoes. The Flavr Savr tomatoes were FDA approved in 1994 and in the past twenty years genetically modified organisms (GMO) have been incorporated into our everyday foods. Here are the top ten genetically engineered foods. In the U.S at least 75% of all soybeans and corn qualify as GMOs. There is a lot of controversy surrounding GMOs and despite multiple studies saying that they are okay, people just aren't sure if what they are putting into their bodies is completely safe. Because of this plenty of countries around the world have laws that require that all GMOs have labels telling you what they are. http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Genetic+engineering+pushback+against+foods+with+video/9564708/story.htmlmedia type="custom" key="25319170" To make a GMO you transfer a gene that you want into an organism that you want it in. To do this you need a vector that will carry the gene into the organism. It seems pretty straightforward but there is a lot more work that is put into it such as isolating and removing the gene and also finding a place in the DNA of the organism to insert it in. Genetic engineering is used on crops often to enhance a certain aspect of it to make it better for both the person growing the crops and the person eating them. Here is an example of some genetically engineered crops: The problem with Pest-resistant and Herbicide-resistant crops is the the environment around them is also becoming resistant to the pesticides and herbicides themselves which then causes more of it to be used and is is not good in the long run.