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Wednesday, 04/04/2018 17:17
GMOs are made to achieve a desired trait, such as resistance to an insect or improvement to the ripening process, in order to better meet a customer’s needs.
Posted below is a five minute video that offers a great visual illustration on how GMOs are made:
In this response you will also find videos demonstrating genetic modification, showing the basic process for making GM plants.
We also encourage you to check out the videos: How Are GMOs Created? and GMO Answers Open Doors Tours - How GMOs are Researched, Developed and Tested.
Lastly, see the full Get To Know GMOs presentation on myths and facts about GMOs and how food is modified here.
Behind the Scenes of GMO Creation: Planting & Crop Growth
