TRANSGENIC FOOD

Chloe Capel, Naia Duran, Abril Francos

and Sara Estrada
INDEX
INTRODUCTION DOWNSIDE OF

METHOD & ENGINEERING

CONCLUSIONS
PROCESS

APPLICATIONS & THERAPIES

POSITIVE SIDE OF
INTRODUCTION
Corn has been the subject of genetic improvement for
years.

Over time, farmers have selected and bred corn varieties

that have desired traits, such as higher yields, disease and
pest resistance, and better nutritional quality.

The goal of maize breeding is to develop varieties that can

better withstand environmental conditions and crop
challenges, and produce higher yields and better quality.
METHOD & ENGINEERING PROCESS
1. Identify the desired gene to be inserted
into the plant.
2. Isolate the gene from the DNA of the
original species.
3. Insert the gene into a vector, which will be
used to transfer the gene into the plant.
4. Introduce the vector containing the gene
into the cells of the plant using the
following techniques
5. Select cells that have taken up the vector
and grow them to create transgenic
plants.
6. Subject the transgenic plants to extensive
testing to ensure their safety and efficacy.
 APPLICATIONS AND
methods

Resistant to insects and

herbicides.
Added nutritional value
Increase shelf life
POSITIVE SIDE OF
gmo food

Some positive things include:

Lower prices
Use of fewer pesticides
More cost-effective for farmers
DOWNSIDE OF
gmo food

Some scientists are concerned about their

possible effects:
Change landscape
Antibiotic resistance
May be carcinogenic.
Toxicity.
DOWNSIDE OF
gmo food
 CONCLUIONS
gmo food

Biotechnology is a complement, not a subsititute.

Molecular techniques and their applications are

common across all sectors of food and agriculture.

Corn and rice can provide parallels for applications

in subsistence crops

Most food in our supermarkets have been

genetically modified