You might be wondering about the terms "GMO" (genetically modified organism), "transgenic," or "bioengineered" and what they mean to your food. They all refer to crops that are genetically modified. A genetically modified crop has had its genes changed by scientists in the lab. The genes are changed to help the crop resist weeds, insects, and diseases; increase its nutrients; or lengthen its shelf life. Farmers in the United States, Canada, and Argentina grow the greatest proportion of...
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