Genetically

modified organism:
corn

Presented By:

Salinas, Ruffa Mae B.

Genetically modified organism

- an organism whose genome has been altered through

genetic engineering in order to favor the expression
of desired physiological traits or the production of
desired biological products.
- Recombinant genetic technologies are employed
GMO in agriculture

– 1994: GM foods has been approved in United States

for human consumption
– one purpose is to reduce the use of chemical
insecticides or even herbicide
Genetically modified organism: corn

– Bt-corn: a genetically modified corn

– Bt-sweet corn, Roundup Ready Corn, Liberty Link
Corn
– the donor organism is a naturally occurring soil
bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis,
bt technology

– Bacillus thuringiensis, a soil bacterium, produces

several crystal (Cry) protein toxins that destroy the
gut of invading pests, such as larval caterpillars.