Pesticide Roundup Found To Alter Sperm Quality In Animal Study
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 18th, 2014
GM crops have recently gone through a series of controversy after controversy. It may have affected how most people begin to see the technology and whether it does provide a benefit or becomes a headache in the long run. It seems that the negative points concerning GM crops continue to be highlighted in public now that more and more people are becoming aware of it. Even some of the supposed benefits of using GM cro
Field Tests Show Golden Rice To Have Lower Yields Compared To Non-GM Rice
Posted by Ardent Editor on May 17th, 2014
Many proponents of the GM Golden Rice are saying that the longer that its acceptance for wide propagation is delayed, the more children may be suffering from vitamin A deficiency. GM Golden Rice was developed to serve as the answer to vitamin A deficiency that is considered a problem among children in developing countries. This variety was genetically engineered in order to produce beta-carotene, a compound that ca
The Different Problems With GMO’s
Posted by Ardent Editor on April 25th, 2014
Genetically modified organisms or GM plants have become quite a fiery issue nowadays. Those who support it say that it is the answer to better crop harvest and management. Others who do not believe in it, say otherwise. GM plants have been cultivated for several decades now. However, it is only recently that the newer GMO’s are building up more and more negative news. There seems to be several problems that s
Pest Developing Resistance To GMO Corn
Posted by Ardent Editor on March 29th, 2014
Genetically modified corn has become a primary crop in the US. Nearly a majority of plantations for corn make use of GMO corn engineered to carry the Bt toxin. This toxin has proven to control many harmful pests of the crop while reducing the need for chemical insecticides. But a recent study indicates that certain pests that target corn are slowly developing a resistance to the toxin used in GM corn to control the
GM Food Labeling: The Battle Between Safety Vs. Profits
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 6th, 2014
There is an ongoing debate going on regarding the proper labeling of GM food products. Currently, consumers do not have the means to determine whether food products that they buy at the supermarkets contain ingredients coming from GM crops. With the cultivation influx of GM corn and GM soy in the US agricultural sector, it may be logical for people to know what types of ingredients are found in the food products th
Study: GM Soybeans Show High Residues Of Glyphosate
Posted by Ardent Editor on January 10th, 2014
While the biotech industry may be trying to convince consumers regarding the safety of GM plants, some studies may be indicating the opposite. Many claims in the GMO industry state that GM soybeans may be substantially equivalent to non-GM soy, and even better. But a recent study shows that there is a stark difference between the two. GM soybeans have been found to accumulate glyphosate and its toxic by-product AMP
Safety Concerns A Problem For GM Crops
Posted by Ardent Editor on December 20th, 2013
Debate regarding the safety of GMO’s still rages on. On one side, there are the biotech companies try to promote the virtues and benefits of using GMO’s. On the other side, there are activists and scientists who are saying that these genetically modified crops require more extensive safety testing to make sure that their use does not come with disastrous consequences. Trying to hear what both parties ha
Do We Really Need GM Crops?
Posted by Ardent Editor on November 29th, 2013
While the debate regarding GM crops is still ongoing, a lot of things have already happened. Not having a general consensus regarding the safety of GM crops has somehow led to its proliferation in many markets in several countries. Credit that to the work of the biotech companies that use their influence to highlight the benefits of GM crops and neglect to mention the possible unwanted effects. In the process, many
Scientists Issue Statement- No Consensus On GMO Safety Yet
Posted by Ardent Editor on November 15th, 2013
The GM industry seems to be playing the deception game. In an effort to push their GM plants out in the market, they stated that scientists have reached a consensus regarding the safety of such crops. While many different products have to go through stringent testing and evaluation before reaching the market, many GM crops seem to be taking a shortcut. Many reach the markets where these plants are allowed even befo
Failed GM Maize Getting New Life As Donated Seed Stock In Parts Of Africa
Posted by Ardent Editor on November 1st, 2013
GM plants are still able to proliferate in countries and continents where their use have already failed. Lack of vital information about certain GM crops may be one of the primary reasons which have led biotech companies to continue distributing them even though their cultivation has been marred by failure. One such example is Monsanto’s failed GM Maize.
According to a report provided by the African Safety fo