What are the dangers and risks associated with GM crops?
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Dangers and risks associated with GM ( Genetically Modified) crops.
1) Genetic Contamination/ Interbreeding
GM crops may interbreed with wild variety of crops, which may result in the disappearance of the introduced gene.
2) Competition with natural species
GM crops will have a competitive advantage over natural species which might make them invasive.
3) Increased selection pressure
Pressure may increase on them to evolve into resistant populations.
4) Adverse effects on health of people
GM crops may increase pathogenicity.
Risks of GM crops:
The greatest risk and danger brought about by GM nourishments is that they have adverse effect on the human body. It is accepted that utilization of these hereditarily designed nourishments can cause the advancement of ailments which are resistant to anti-microbial but the hazards caused by them are yet under study and research.
The utilization of cross-fertilization strategy affects the life sustain ability of these crops along with the normal crops.