Germany and Genetically Modified FoodBy Morgan Lawrence

Why Genetically ModifiedGMO tomatoes stay fresh for over

a month. (Whereas they are fresh for 15 days)

GMO plants are resilient and grow easily.

Crops are more identical, aesthetically pleasing and have premium ripeness.

GMO foods allow crops to survive longer and withstand conditions that they usually would not.

Why not Genetically ModifyWe do not know the long term

effects of consuming GMO products. (possible sterilization and allergens)

The GMO plants are too resilient and take over plots of land.

Companies issue patents over plants and create legal difficulties.

Large companies put family farms out of business and ruin plant diversity.

Data and StatisticsGMO plants grow on approximately

35 hectares of German soil.August 2010, 198 gmo-free-regions,

235 gmo-free-municipalities and 29.836 gmo-free-farmers, i.e. 1.075.407 ha (2.657.388 acres), were sanctioned in Germany.

A label that signifies “non-GMO” will be implemented and also constitutes GMO free-fed animals.

Fragen… 1. How many days will a GMO tomato stay fresh?

◦A. two days◦B. six months◦C. fifteen days2.About how many hectares of German soil do GMO plants grow on?• A. 5 hectares• B. 35 hectares• C. 10,000 hectares

AntwortenThe answer to question one is C.

fifteen days.The answer to question two is B.

35 hectares.

References http://uwstudentweb.uwyo.edu/L/LPETER11/gmo1.jpg http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/agri_biotechnology/gmo_planting/ http://www.gmo-free-regions.org/gmo-free-regions/germany.html http://

oetechnology.blogspot.com/2010/09/gmo-news-pros-and-cons-of-genetically.html

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