Some people think GMO is 100% against agroecology based farming. Is it really 100% true that GMO negatively affect agroecology? If there are positive contributions, what are these?
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Dear Yohannes,
GMO is not 100% against agro-ecology. It supports agro-ecological conditions through cultivating drought and heat stress tolerant, fall armyworm resistant, herbicide tolerant, better yielding etc. crop varieties derived through GMO events.
However, GM cross pollinated crops can affect local genetic resources such as open pollinated varieties, landraces etc. which will lead to diminished genetic diversity and agro-ecological imbalance. Hence, preliminary health and environmental safety assessments are required to recommend GM technologies.
Los OGM son obtenidos para aumentar la productividad de los cultivos y mejorar la disponibilidad de los nutrientes del suelo para las plantas, no tiene nada de efectos negativos para la agricultura ecológica.
Not enough time has passed and correlated studies effected to fully comprehend the effects of GMOs in animal systems and environments.
Its an area that needs further study to address the fears and concerns.
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