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Crop breeding in the 20th century led to increased yields but had limitations. Genetically modifying crops allows introducing genes across species and has increased yields for some crops grown in the US since the 1990s. However, there has been a campaign in Europe against GM crops based on environmental and food safety concerns, though analyses find some claims are erroneous. Reasonable caution is still advised with new technologies. Issues of global trade and justice must also be considered separately from the GM technology.
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Final translation techniques unit 1
The document discusses genetically modified (GM) crops and the debate around them in Britain. It covers:
1) Public opinion in Britain is largely opposed to GM crops but the government continues to support research. Hundreds of hectares of GM crops are grown in research centers.
2) Arguments for GM crops include making them resistant to pests and diseases to reduce pesticide use, resistant to herbicides, and needing less water or fertilizer. This could help address famine issues.
3) Opponents argue GM crops pose enormous risks like creating super-weeds or reducing biodiversity and harming ecosystems. Within 10-20 years the long term risks and impacts may become clearer, but for now individuals
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This document contains a Spanish translation of an English text about genetically modified crops. The English text discusses the controversy around GM crops, noting both opposition and support. It covers historical examples of resistance to new technologies like steam trains and cars. The translated Spanish text maintains the overall meaning and structure of the original English paragraphs.
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The world's population is currently around 6 billion people, with about 1 billion living in poverty without reliable access to food, despite overall food production being more than enough to feed everyone. Population is predicted to outstrip food production by the mid-21st century, so a "doubly green revolution" is needed to produce affordable food for the entire global population. Biotechnology including GM crops could help address this issue, but more GM research must focus on the needs of less developed countries to avoid exploitation by wealthier nations for commercial gain alone. A partnership approach between private companies in developed countries and public/charitable research organizations may help solve these challenges.
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- 1. Part III : Ethical Issues in Agriculture and Food Production
- 2. Chapter 8. GM Crops and Food: A Scientific Perspective
- 4. Crop breeding was put on a scientific basis in the 20 th century resulting in marked increases in crop yield, especially in intensive agriculture in industrialised countries. Chapter 8. GM Crops and Food: A Scientific Perspective
- 5. However, plant breeding is limited by its relative imprecision and by genetic barriers to crossing except with closely related species. Chapter 8. GM Crops and Food: A Scientific Perspective
- 6. GM technology enables breeders to introduce into a crop any gene from any other organism. Chapter 8. GM Crops and Food: A Scientific Perspective
- 7. Since the mid-1990s several GM crops have been used in commercial production, mainly in the USA. Chapter 8. GM Crops and Food: A Scientific Perspective
- 8. However, there has been a concerted campaign in Europe to halt the development and use of GM crops, mainly on grounds of environmental and food safety. Chapter 8. GM Crops and Food: A Scientific Perspective
- 9. Further analysis of campaigners' claims reveals that they are often erroneous. Chapter 8. GM Crops and Food: A Scientific Perspective
- 10. However, as with the adoption of all novel technologies, a reasonable level of caution is advisable. Chapter 8. GM Crops and Food: A Scientific Perspective
- 11. There are also issues relating to global trade and justice which must not be confused with GM technology per se. Chapter 8. GM Crops and Food: A Scientific Perspective
Editor's Notes
- Keywords: applications; biodiversity; biotechnology; environment; genome; GM; plant breeding; regulation; research; risk Summary Crop breeding was put on a scientific basis in the 20 th century resulting in marked increases in crop yield, especially in intensive agriculture in industrialised countries. However, plant breeding is limited by its relative imprecision and by genetic barriers to crossing except with closely related species. GM technology enables breeders to introduce into a crop any gene from any other organism. Since the mid-1990s several GM crops have been used in commercial production, mainly in the USA. However, there has been a concerted campaign in Europe to halt the development and use of GM crops, mainly on grounds of environmental and food safety. Further analysis of campaigners' claims reveals that they are often erroneous. However, as with the adoption of all novel technologies, a reasonable level of caution is advisable. There are also issues relating to global trade and justice which must not be confused with GM technology per se.