Daniel Meyer, Wiki and Database Search for INfo on GM Corn/Maize
Wikipedia Information:
The main purpose of genetically modified corn is to make it resistant to herbisides and pests. This is done primarily by engineering the corn to make proteins that are posinous to certain insects. 85% of Corn grown in the US is genetically modified. US is the leader in Corn Production by a lot, double China.
-Studies have shown that GM corn has negative side effects on rats.
-Another concern is the development of resistant insects. Certain standards are in place to prevent such microevolution, but 25% of domestic growers are not in compliance.
-some varieties not released yet for sale because of dangers.
Overall Wikipedia has a lot of information dedicated to genetic modification, maize in general, genetic modification in maize, controversies of genetically modified food. When it comes to this topic Wikipedia has a lot of information. Most of the statistics cited are from 2009 surveys and cenuses. up to date informaiton
Britanica
-2003 European Union moratorium on trade of GM food. They later put a new tracing system out.
This information is dated and specific, not quite what im looking for.
The article on Corn gives lots of information about corn, but nothing on genetic modification
Global Issues in Context
recent editorials on merits of corn as a savior
Wikipedia Information:
The main purpose of genetically modified corn is to make it resistant to herbisides and pests. This is done primarily by engineering the corn to make proteins that are posinous to certain insects. 85% of Corn grown in the US is genetically modified. US is the leader in Corn Production by a lot, double China.
-Studies have shown that GM corn has negative side effects on rats.
-Another concern is the development of resistant insects. Certain standards are in place to prevent such microevolution, but 25% of domestic growers are not in compliance.
-some varieties not released yet for sale because of dangers.
Overall Wikipedia has a lot of information dedicated to genetic modification, maize in general, genetic modification in maize, controversies of genetically modified food. When it comes to this topic Wikipedia has a lot of information. Most of the statistics cited are from 2009 surveys and cenuses. up to date informaiton
Britanica
-2003 European Union moratorium on trade of GM food. They later put a new tracing system out.
This information is dated and specific, not quite what im looking for.
The article on Corn gives lots of information about corn, but nothing on genetic modification
Global Issues in Context
recent editorials on merits of corn as a savior
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