"Genetically modified (GM) crops are increasingly gaining acceptance but concurrently consumers' concerns are also increasing. The introduction of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) genes into the plants has raised issues related to its risk assessment and biosafety" (Kamle, & Ali, 2013, p
There is just no real evidence that shows GMO foods create health problems for individuals when eaten in the long-term. Prominent scientists and policymakers assert with confidence that there is no scientific controversy over the health effects of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) -- that genetically modified crops currently in commercial use and those yet to be commercialized are inherently safe for human consumption and do not have to be tested (Krimsky, 2015, pp
"According to legislation in Iran, the importation of transgenic products should be banned due to the lack of strong evidence for the safety of genetically modified foods. Therefore, the detection of genetically modified on importing products should perform by food control laboratories" (Rezazadeh, Aghaiypour, & Heidari, 2013, p
¶ … Environmental Risk of GMO The environmental risk of genetically-modified organisms (GMO) is a controversial topic that has been addressed in peer-reviewed journals by researchers, some of whom claim there is a high-risk to GMO (Seralini et al
¶ … Environmental Risk of GMO The environmental risk of genetically-modified organisms (GMO) is a controversial topic that has been addressed in peer-reviewed journals by researchers, some of whom claim there is a high-risk to GMO (Seralini et al., 2012) and some of whom claim there is no discernible risk (Tien Huy, 2013)
These concerns have contributed to several arguments including The Overuse of Glyphosate Herbicides The first argument used in questioning the safety and effectiveness of herbicide and pesticide resistant GMO crops is the overuse of glyphosate herbicides. This is primarily because of the increased introduction of new glyphosate-tolerant varieties that have been largely successful from a commercial perspective and are commonly known as Roundup Ready plants (Cuhra, 2015)
' Actually, proponents of some of the varieties of GMO crops argue that these organisms tolerate multiple spraying, which is a much-need tool by farmers. This in turn enables farmers to have improved weed management solutions in relation to flexibility and consistency in fighting weeds that are commonly tough to manage (Keim, 2015)
The Occurrence of 'Superweeds' The second claim used to question the effectiveness and safety of herbicide and pesticide resistant genetically engineered crops is the occurrence of 'superweeds.' These kinds of weeds are creating resistance to herbicides and pesticides since GMO seeds are unable to tolerate increased use of some herbicide and pesticide products (Koba, 2014)