GMO are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory

through genetic engineering

Genetic engineers must isolate the gene, they wish to insert into the host organism and combine it
with other genetic elements, including a promoter and terminator region and often selectable marker.
“Modifying Organism through their genetic material or elements” through genetic engineering techniques
Food and Agricultural Industries
AGRICULTURE
Gm Crops – the DNA which has been modified using genetic engineering, the aim is to introduce a new
trait to the plant which that not occur naturally in the species
A hybrid is a GM CROPS? NO
Hybrid is a result of two different varieties of plant. They are across-pollinated to create an off-spring or
hybrid, that contains the best traits of each of the parents.
Their big difference is in the way and number their genes are manipulated.
ALSO, by the work of GMO, GM crops are created which a certain single individual genome, that one
gene can come from anywhere.
FOOD
GM food/bioengineered foods - they are produced organisms that have had changes introduced into their
DNA using the method of genetic engineering.

 Food and agriculture are one of the most cited example of GMO
By The Center of Eco genetics and environment health (CEEH) identified some roles of GMO under food
and agriculture.
Pest resistance
To resist certain pest
Virus Resistance
To resist certain viruses
Herbicide Tolerance
To tolerate herbicide
Fortification
Fortified with certain minerals
Cosmetic preservation
Plants resist natural discoloration
Increase growth rate
Higher yield in growth than normal species
It is having also been made in in developing crops that mature faster and tolerance.
GMO in non-food crops and microorganism
GMO in non-food
GM plants developed for non-food and non-feed purposes are plants which may be used for a wide range
applications such as the production of industrial enzymes, raw materials for bio-fuels, paper and starch,
medicinal products (vaccines and antibodies) and other uses from energy.
GMO in microorganism
Genetically modified microorganism (GMM) a microorganism whose genetic material has been altered
in a way not occurring naturally through mating or natural recombination.
Flower production
Paper production
Pharmaceutical production
Bioremediation
Enzymes and drug production
GMOs in the medical field

Benefits of GMO
BENEFITS
An advantage or profit gained from something.
 Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) provide certain advantages to producers and consumers.
Some benefits of bioengineered organisms are:
Increased crop yields / Higher in harvest
Reduce the use of fertilizer and pesticides
Resistance to pests and disease
Control fertility of the plant
Improvement of desirable characteristics
Increase in food processing
Enhanced nutrient composition and food quality
Greater food security
Enhancement of the nutrition and pharmaceutical
Medical benefits to the world's growing population
Reduced costs for food / crops and drug production