1. Increased yields
We conclude our list of 15 advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified organisms with the original reason why humans started cultivating and selecting plants for future planting. Increased yields are the main reason we need genetically modified organisms in the first place, because the current state of our agriculture is unsustainable in the long run when projections of population growth are taken into account. The unpleasant truth that opponent of GMO don’t want to hear is that our planet simply can’t sustain an unlimited growth of human population and if we want to avoid serious food shortages and widespread famine, genetically modified organisms are our only option.
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