There is proof of tumour formation due to consumption of maize in Russia
Significant indirect losses have been reported to the crops like cotton ,maize soybean,certain vegetables etc. Insects damage the crop and weeds compete for nutrients, affecting the productivity.If the trend persists, there are chances of lower productivity in the times to come or even may be the cause of total failure of a particular crop from a region. Under such circumstances when there are serious threats to the global food security and the ever increasing world population is a cause of concern. It is generally predicted that by 2020 or 2040 or so on ,the population may be doubled for such and such country or the region. When population is increasing , there is no other option except to increase the production to feed the people.Now how to increase the production; either by increasing area under crops which is again a limiting factor or to increase the production by increasing the productivity which is possible through genetic improvement or by reducing the indirect losses. Genetic improvement are again long term programmes. Therefore, improving productivity through reducing the indirect loses remains the only alternative to feed the ever increasing populations in the developing countries and the globally too. My experience visualize a great potential of GM crops in the developing countries .Bio-safety issues have always been a matter of debate and are required to be taken great care of the risk factors
Health should be the primary concern while developing a variety. GM crop may have high productivity and may lead to high production, but it should be safe to mankind. There are always aprehension of tumor and cancer from such crops. Despite of all efforts, the brinjal GM variety is yet to release. Can we sacrifice the life of people for sake of high productivity ? If answer is no, we have to give a second thought to GM crops.
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