The controversies of genetically modified food

Blagoevska, Katerina; Ilievska, Gordana; Jankuloski, Dean; Stojanovska-Dimzoska, Biljana; Crceva, R; Nikolovska,; Angeleska, Aleksandra

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/854/1/012009

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“…There are increasing cases that GM products are safe for human consumption and the environment ( Fernbach et al., 2019 ). However, the risks and benefits of GMOs have led to fears that are still being debated ( Blagoevska et al., 2021 ).…”

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Genetic resources and breeding of maize for Striga resistance: a review

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The potential yield of maize (Zea mays L.) and other major crops is curtailed by several biotic, abiotic, and socio-economic constraints. Parasitic weeds, Striga spp., are major constraints to cereal and legume crop production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Yield losses reaching 100% are reported in maize under severe Striga infestation. Breeding for Striga resistance has been shown to be the most economical, feasible, and sustainable approach for resource-poor farmers and for being environmentally friendly. Knowledge of the genetic and genomic resources and components of Striga resistance is vital to guide genetic analysis and precision breeding of maize varieties with desirable product profiles under Striga infestation. This review aims to present the genetic and genomic resources, research progress, and opportunities in the genetic analysis of Striga resistance and yield components in maize for breeding. The paper outlines the vital genetic resources of maize for Striga resistance, including landraces, wild relatives, mutants, and synthetic varieties, followed by breeding technologies and genomic resources. Integrating conventional breeding, mutation breeding, and genomic-assisted breeding [i.e., marker-assisted selection, quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis, next-generation sequencing, and genome editing] will enhance genetic gains in Striga resistance breeding programs. This review may guide new variety designs for Striga-resistance and desirable product profiles in maize.

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Genetic resources and breeding of maize for Striga resistance: a review

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“…Labelling of food products with GM content is understood to be required in some form in a least 64 countries. 374 Mandatory labelling of food derived from GM crops if present at any level in Peru, 375 at levels above 0.9% is required in European Union and Norway, 46 1% for Australia, New Zealand, Japan, 13 , 376 South Africa, Brazil, and China, 356 , 377 3% for South Korea 378 and Malaysia, 379 , 380 and 5% for USA and Canada. 13 , 356 Most African countries are considering mandating labelling of GM foods not just as a rational move amidst the uncertainty surrounding the public health impact of GM foods but also for safeguarding their agricultural exports to European markets.…”

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“… 6–12 In the EU 107 GM foods have been approved for use, but 19 of 27 states of the EU have also voted to either fully or partially restrict the use of GM crops. 13 …”

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Processes for regulating genetically modified and gene edited plants

Caradus

2023

GM Crops & Food

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Innovation in agriculture has been essential in improving productivity of crops and forages to support a growing population, improving living standards while contributing toward maintaining environment integrity, human health, and wellbeing through provision of more nutritious, varied, and abundant food sources. A crucial part of that innovation has involved a range of techniques for both expanding and exploiting the genetic potential of plants. However, some techniques used for generating new variation for plant breeders to exploit are deemed higher risk than others despite end products of both processes at times being for all intents and purposes identical for the benefits they provide. As a result, public concerns often triggered by poor communication from innovators, resulting in mistrust and suspicion has, in turn, caused the development of a range of regulatory systems. The logic and motivations for modes of regulation used are reviewed and how the benefits from use of these technologies can be delivered more efficiently and effectively is discussed.

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“…Media coverage on GMO issues does not arise in a vacuum. Instead, it reflects political, ideological, and economic contests in the societies (Blagoevska et al, 2021). According to Terefe (2018) some of the concerns like risks to environment, human health, food/feed safety, social, economic and political concerns should be studied case-by-case analysis.…”

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“…Despite huge contributions of biotechnology in transforming agriculture, there have been negative messages and oppositions on Genetically Modified (GM) crops worldwide (Blagoevska et al, 2021). The arguments either in support or opposing the use of genetically engineered organisms were changed since the technology emerged in the 1980s.…”

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Advances in Plant Breeding, Polemics of Genetically Modified Crops and Biosafety Frameworks in Ethiopia

Daba¹,

Disasa²,

Alemu³

2022

JAS

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Ethiopia is one of the top African countries with fast population growth that requires technological interventions for improving agricultural production. Agriculture is entirely the source of food or nutrition security, raw material for agro-industries and export commodities for the country. The abrupt population increase augmented with challenges derived by climate change and newly emerging problems necessitate the use of modern plant breeding techniques. This paper provides insights of advancements in new crop improvement research, discourses associated with genetically engineered crops and biosafety frameworks in the country. Ethiopia has begun evaluation and use of genetically modified (GM) crops. The classical agricultural researches are being undertaken for more than five decades but require embracing modern tools to better address agricultural challenges. As compared to conventionally developed elite varieties, GM crops are found to be more advantageous based on their traits of interest in various ways. In handling GM research, there was no compromise on the biosafety procedures and regulations of the country. Bollworm resistant cotton, insect resistant and drought tolerant maize have already been evaluated incompliance with the country’s biosafety framework and released for general use while few GM crops are still under confined or contained evaluations. Opponents are emerging in the country with the adoption of the technology and misinformation is undergoing using various media outlets. Public research and regulatory institutes have been providing evidence based information using all possible means. Continuous public awareness enhancement is equally important with the adaptation and use of new technologies.

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The controversies of genetically modified food

Cited by 9 publications

References 24 publications

Genetic resources and breeding of maize for Striga resistance: a review

Genetic resources and breeding of maize for Striga resistance: a review

Processes for regulating genetically modified and gene edited plants

Advances in Plant Breeding, Polemics of Genetically Modified Crops and Biosafety Frameworks in Ethiopia

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