Populations in developing nations are rapidly growing, people now believe that we should turn to GM crops to increase the production of food grains. Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of this approach.

Population explosion in developing countries made people

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affirm that

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of genetically altered

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will help to meet the growing demand

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food.

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look at the merits of

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of the same. For starters,

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crops

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have been

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to express a gene that will overcome the deficiencies of traditional

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like resistance against pests, effective utility of the resources, lesser duration and improved quality.

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, BT cotton, a

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crop gained popularity among

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farmers for its reduced cultivation costs, increased yielding on a smaller piece of land thereby enhancing profit.

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, it will be a boon to densely populated countries, where the limited resources that are available can be effectively utilised to maximise the food production at a shorter time interval and feed a larger population at an optimal cost. On the flip side,

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do have some pitfalls.

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can lead to health issues in human beings.

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, various studies have documented

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incidence of allergic reactions to the people who consume

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compared to control groups.

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can have a negative impact on the biodiversity of

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by exclusive growth of one species over others. To conclude,

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significantly minimise the usage of pesticides and insecticides and enhance

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productivity

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of limited resources thereby, helping to feed a larger scale of people.

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, health issues and hazards to

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are a matter of debate.

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research is necessary to evaluate the adverse effects of

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thereby improving the outcome in the future.