Question

explain why you support or oppose greatly increased use of a) genetically modified food, and b)organic polyculture

Answer 1

a). Genetically modified organisms/foods are those whose gene profile is altered by genetic engineering techniques. The purpose of gene modification is to increase the yield of either plants or animals. Though previously it was thought that GMO’s are the solution for increasing population, the opinion is being changed due to the potential disadvantages of genetically altered foods.

Genetically modified organisms are created by inserting or deleting the required genes by gene technology and mating with the species of required characteristics. Thus, the resulting offspring will contain some gens that allow rapid growth of the plant or organism, resistant certain diseases etc.

Genetically modified crops pollute the normal crops by wind pollination, so the crops become genetically modified (cross-pollination) without the farmer’s intention. Though farers can get high yields with less work, decreasing resistance in people is the main consequence of GMO’s. Indirectly, GMO’s already altered the food cycle; some species are now going to be extinct due to genetically modified foods (for example, herbicide tolerant plants).

b). Organic polyculture

Orgnic polyculture is the cultivation of multiple crops in a space by using the organic methods (no artificial fertilizers are used). It is more encouragable practice because it helps to preserve the biodiversity, while providing the nutritious food to the people.