Abstract
The debates over genetically modified crops, aka GMOs, are entering their 25th year. The first GMO crops were introduced into production in the mid-1990s. Some countries have banned them. Other countries (i.e., the European Union) require testing before approval of GMO crops are given. The United States is one of the leading producers of GMO cotton, soy, corn, alfalfa, and papaya. Other products are on their way to commercialization. My study examines the profile of GMOs through scientific studies in conjunction with the standards within agroecology for sustainable agriculture to determine whether or to what extent GMOs can be part of the movement toward sustainable agriculture. What is the record of GMOs on protecting soil, non-target species, water resources, and biodiversity while avoiding the spread of resistant pests (weeds and insects). What is the status of labeling GMOs? The talk grows out of research that resulted in GMOs Decoded, published in 2019.
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Food Production and Sustainability
KEYWORDS
GMOs, Sustainable Agriculture, Agroecology, Biodiversity, Genetically Engineered Crops
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