4. Resistance to weather
Extreme heat, drought, and frost are very damaging to plants and, as weather patterns are changing across the globe, will be more and more of a risk to farmers and our food supply. By designing genetically modified organisms that can withstand such adverse conditions not only do we defend against weather, but also allow food to be produced in regions that were previously deemed unfit for agriculture.
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