Possible threats of Genetically Modified
Organisms
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) also
called Genetically Engineered organisms (GEOs) are created to play a role in
agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, bioremediation and environmental management
in developed and developing countries. However, deliberate or inadvertent
release of GMOs into the environment could have negative ecological effects
under certain circumstances.
Creating new or more vigorous pests and
pathogens. Worsening the effects of existing pests through hybridization with
related transgenic organisms.
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Harming non-target species such as soil organisms, non-pest
insects, birds and other animals.
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Disrupting biotic communities including agro ecosystems.
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Irreparable loss or changes in species diversity or genetic
diversity within species.
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Creating risks for human health.
The release of GMOs into the environment could
also have far reaching consequences. This is because the living GMOs
proliferate, persist,
GEOs could also displace the existing organism and create new species which may cause severe environmental damage. Due to these risks the regulatory authorities are very careful in permitting the field trials of GMOs into the environment.
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