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The Astonishing Results of Bt Eggplants Research

Editorial Posted On February 7, 2022

Scientists from the University of the Philippines Los Baños joined their forces with a research team working at the Cornell University in order to investigate the effects of Bt eggplants on the surrounding species that are not the primary target of this insecticide. The research itself lasted for three planting seasons and it monitored the surrounding biosphere of both Bt eggplants and non-Bt eggplants. The results proved that species which are not targeted by Bt were not affected in any way.

The study was published a couple of weeks ago and it confirmed the previous findings. Similar researches were done with cotton and corn, and they also indicated that there was no interaction with the non-targeted species. However, these studies did not cover the entire three seasons. The results from Philippines explored the long term influence of this insecticide on the surrounding nature. Bt has been around since 1990s but for some reason it wasn’t a common subject in scientific studies of video porno.

What is Bt?

Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) is a microorganism commonly used for protecting crops from various pests and insects. It can be introduced either to soil or to a crop itself. It was the first human-made insecticide that was approved for general use in the United States. Bt became very popular among farmers all around the world in the last two decades.

The positive effects of this finding

Dr. Anthony Shelton, a professor working at the Cornell University confirmed that these results will ensure both farmers and consumers that Bt eggplants are safe for environment, as well as for the customers. As a matter of fact, Bt eggplant will be very beneficial for the people living in Philippines because these plants are typically sprayed with toxic insecticides during the growing season. However, Bt eggplants do not require the same chemicals and they still remained resistant to the targeted pests.

Shoot borer pest is the most common troublemaker for farmers on Philippines and they use a variety of highly toxic insecticides in order to keep it away from their crops. Bt eggplant will completely change the way eggplants are cultivated in Philippines because there will be no need to spend additional funds for a wide range of pesticides. Integrated pest management is the future of agriculture because it will keep the surrounding ecosystem intact.

It is well known that pesticides can destroy the organisms that are essential for keeping the natural environment intact. These life forms help with the pollination of the crops, as well as with decomposition of different matters that keep the soil healthy and fertile. By removing these dangerous chemicals from the equation, you will get increased harvest productivity, as well as healthier crops.

Therefore, once they apply this technology to their fields, farmers will decrease the cost of the production which will lead to numerous consumer benefits. After all, they will be able to buy safer and healthier eggplants that cost less. The reduction of the standard pesticides will make the produce less hazardous for human health. It is really a win-win situation for both sides.

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Genetically Modified Plants are Saving Us from Global Warming

Editorial Posted On August 7, 2018

Researchers working at the Purdue University decided to take a closer look at the effects of a global GMO ban and how it might influence the environment and the worldwide economy. Their findings were published in the Journal of Environmental Protection and it sparked a heated debate within the scientific community.

The benefits of cultivating GMO

Their study discovered that replacing GMO products with organic crops would increase the price of food on a global scale. This would eventually lead to an economic crisis and the poorer countries would sink even further. GMO crops are without a doubt more productive and cheaper than the organic fruits and vegetables. Therefore, third world countries can rely on GMO crops as a source of income. Taking this away from them would have a huge impact on the poverty-stricken areas.

Additionally, GMO crops are a huge part of reducing the greenhouse gas emissions. As a matter of fact, if the rest of the world followed the example set by the US farmers, the emission of greenhouse gas would be very low, and it would eventually lead to the expansion of forested areas. Therefore, banning GMO crops would certainly create the higher levels of pollution.

GMO crops are completely accepted in the United States and they were approved by all the major state agencies. Numerous researches did not show any negative effects GMO produce might have on the human health. Africa is slowly accepting GMO science because they need a reliable source of food. On the other hand, GMO is still a controversial topic in Europe and the genetically modified crops are banned in numerous countries.

The opposing sides

Environmentalists who are fighting to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions are also against GMO research. However, it is clear that planting GMO crops is doing wonders for eliminating the greenhouse effect which became a real threat a couple of decades ago. The team of researchers from the Purdue University took the data collected in 2011 and applied it to the theoretical model that featured the ban on GMO crops. They focused on the discontinuance of soybeans, corn, and cotton production.

The researchers discovered that the food prices would skyrocket which would lead to the economic profit for the countries that are large food manufacturers. However, poverty-stricken countries would suffer greatly. The countries that export produce would need more farmland and converting the wild pastures to fertile soil would be both costly and dangerous for the environment. This will lead to a spike up in the greenhouse gas emissions.

Wally Tyner, a professor of Agricultural Economics who was directly involved in this study says that he wasn’t surprised by the results. As a matter of fact, he points out that their findings should be the foundation of the global discussion about the benefits of GMO products. A large number of GMO opponents refuse to acknowledge the other side of the story and they are not even aware of the positive sides of the GMO research. So the results of this analysis might lead some people to change their minds about the negative effects of porno GMO crops.

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