GENETICALLY MODEFIED

ORAGANISM
Growing Tomorrow's
Harvest Today

Presented by
GROUP 8

Genetically Modefied Maize

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GENETICALLY MODEFIED
MAIZE
Genetically Modified Maize, or GMM, refers
to maize (corn) that has been altered
through genetic engineering techniques.
These modifications are aimed at
improving traits such as resistance to pests,
diseases, herbicides, and environmental
stressors, as well as enhancing nutritional
content and yield.
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GENETICALLY MODEFIED
MAIZE
DONOR RICIPEINT
The donor organism Maize plants are
is a naturally
the recipients of
occurring soil
the genetically
bacterium a gene
modified material
called “Bacillus
thuringiensis” that
produces a toxin
called Cry that is toxic
to plant insects.
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GENETICALLY MODEFIED
MAIZE
BENEFITS OF GENETICALLY MODIFEID MAIZE

1. Increase Yield
2. Pest Resistance
3. Enhanced Nutritional Content
4. Environmental Sustainability
5. Improve Farming Efficiency
6. Economic Benefits
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DISADVANTAGES OF GENETICALLY
MODIFIED MAIZE
GENETICALLY MODEFIED
MAIZE
1. Environmental Concerns
2. Potential Health Risks
3. Loss of Biodiversity
4. Socio-Economic Concerns
5. Consumer Resistance
6. Cross-Contamination
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Presented by
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Genetically Modefied Maize