Genetic Modification of Food Crops

The video discusses the controversy surrounding genetically modified (GM) crops, particularly in the US and Europe. While GM crops like tomatoes, soybeans, and corn are prevalent in the US, Europe shows significant resistance, leading to legal bans and demands for clear labeling. The video also covers the historical context of potato blight in Ireland and the genetic engineering of blight-resistant potatoes using a gene from a Mexican wild potato. Additionally, it explores the contentious issue of herbicide-resistant crops, which simplify harvests but pose risks of creating super-resistant weeds. European opponents focus on labeling loopholes as farm animals consume imported GM stock food.

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