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Pros and Cons of Genetically Modified Foods

Tejas Dhoble

Abstract


Genetically modified (GM) foods are life forms that have had new qualities added to themselves from other organisms. Being around since 1994, they are delivered in a way that is fundamentally the same as genetic engineering. The strategy utilized as a part of this type of crop management has been acquainted with guarantee ranchers and dealers can improve crop or food quality in a more effective manner. A few people arrogate that this innovation will help those in the farming business diminish the measure of squandered products and foods. In any case, while there are many advantages of genetically modified foods, there are additionally potential downsides that are available [1]. Here are their favorable circumstances and burdens.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijger.v2i2.133

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