Question: what are your thoughts on genetic engineering for plants?
Keywords: biotechnology, geneticengineering, plants
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That’s an interesting question. I think the science is worth doing so that we understand exactly what effects we can have on plants, and how we might improve them. I think we should be careful about eating genetically-modified food, or we should at least inform people when the food has been created with such ingredients. However, once we understand the effects of the genetic modifications well enough, then I have no problem with making such food widely available. In fact, some genetically modified foods (modified to improve drought-resistance) are already helping to reduce starvation in some areas of the world!
Very good question. I think it’s a great way to understand what is going on scientifically, even if we don’t eat those plants. It still answers questions and gives us ideas about how to produce benefits through traditional plant breeding or normal agricultural practices. In the end, if we are to feed a world with an ever increasing population, we’ll probably have to look at genetic engineering more seriously as a way of producing food crops in the future.
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