Genetically modified foods are organisms that have had their DNA altered through genetic engineering, not natural breeding. This document discusses how GM foods could help address issues like increasing global population, crop diseases, and resource scarcity. It provides examples of GM crops like Bt brinjal, Bt corn, and golden rice but notes there is controversy over their impacts on antibiotic resistance, biodiversity, and health. The document is presented by Rysul Hasan Hredoy for an environmental studies course.

1. GENETICALLY MODIFIED
FOOD IN AGRICULTURE
RYSUL HASAN HREDOY
Roll: 18531041
Course Code: ENV-3105

2. Genetically Modified Food
• Organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic
material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by
mating and/or natural recombination are known as genetic modification.
• Why GMO is needed ?
• the global population might grow approximately upto 9.7 billion by 2050.
Current agricultural practices alone cannot sustain the world population and
eradicate malnutrition and hunger on a global scale in the future.

3. Agricultural Challenges
• Pests and Crop Diseases
• Burden on Natural Resources
• Explosive Population Growth
Bt Brinjal
Bt Corn
Golden Rice

4. Controversy
• Bt brinjal produces a protein in the vegetable
cells that induce antibiotic resistance.
• Threat to biodiversity.
• Health and Environmental impact.

5. Thank You