Recent Progress and Challenges of Genetically Modified Crops

ABSTRACT

There have been unending hot debates on the utilization of genetic engineering to create genetically modified (GM) crops since its first introduction about three decades ago. Numerous other developing countries face the existential challenge of feeding their rapidly increasing populations amidst unfriendly economic circumstances. These countries are gradually introducing and adopting GM crops as a strategy for improving food production and ensure food security. However, the introduction and adoption of GM crops currently raises numerous legal, economic, health, socio-economic, and ethical concerns. Despite these concerns, local farmers are continuously incited to adopt GM crops because of the well-known improved productivity associated with using such crops. A crucial issue facing developing countries, which has greatly hindered effective adoption of GM crops is the perspective of their citizens. This review therefore examines those perspectives, which is expected to guide future strategies for adopting GM crops in developing countries at large.

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