How The Genetic Engineering Process Works
December 31, 2015 What do you really know about genetic engineering and genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? We have all seen headlines discussing GMOs. Sometimes it is difficult to get to the facts when dealing with the emotions that are tied to this topic.
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Recently, American Vegetable Grower asked the question in a state of the industry survey about GMOs. Specifically, the question was: Would you produce a GMO crop if one was available to you? More than 30% of respondents said yes, if it offered production advantages, and 17% said yes, if it offered consumer benefits. So there is interest in the technology.
As a result, American Vegetable Grower is presenting an online series on genetic engineering that is, as they say, just the facts. “The 9 Steps Of The Genetic Engineering Process” begins the series.
This slideshow presentation highlights how a squash variety that currently does not have resistance to a specific disease can, through the genetic engineering process, eventually exhibit virus resistance. Providing guidance as we created the graphic was Margaret Smith, a Professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics in the School of Integrative Plant Sciences at Cornell University.
From there, we will continue to tackle on a month-by-month basis additional topics that relate to genetic engineering by tapping into experts in the industry. We will present information on the role of genetic engineering in the breeding process, the myths and facts surrounding this technology, and how to respond to questions and consumer misconceptions, just to name a few of the topics.
So stay tuned and check back often.
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