Benefits Issues Insects Desribe Ethical Resistance Gm Soya

This flashcard covers the advantages of insect resistance in GM soya beans, such as reduced pesticide use, and the ethical concerns, including potential harm to non-target insects and broader ecosystem impacts.

This flashcard covers the advantages of insect resistance in GM soya beans, such as reduced pesticide use, and the ethical concerns, including potential harm to non-target insects and broader ecosystem impacts.

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Desribe the benefits of and the ethical issues concerning insect resistance in GM soya beans.

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Benefits

No need to use pesticides to increase yield - crop already resistant

Issues

Non-pests insects and organisms that feed on insects may also be affected by toxins

Wider impact on ecosystem

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