GM CROPS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS: A MINI OVERVIEW

Abstract

Genetically modified crops have been included in the diet of people of some countries of the world due to food shortage problems. They are not being consumed in most of the countries of the world as people consider using them can prove to be harmful for them. Genetically modified crops are being produced widely by applying plant genetic engineering approaches and these are helping us in a variety of ways. No one is certain about the harmful aspects of the GM crops. Safety analysis being carried out in order to market genetically modified crops for public usage. Production of a genetically modified crop involves different steps. Along with many benefits of the GM crops, there are some environmental risks which are attributed to the GM crops. Further research is on the way to study the efficiency and harms related to GM crops.