Environmentally, GMOs pose disadvantages such as the risk of cross-pollination creating resistant weeds and a potential reduction in biodiversity if GM crops outcompete native plant life.
Environmentally, GMOs pose disadvantages such as the risk of cross-pollination creating resistant weeds and a potential reduction in biodiversity if GM crops outcompete native plant life.
Front | Disadvantages of GMO - environment |
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Back | Cross-pollination could lead to resistant weeds, potential reduction in biodiversity when GM crops compete with indigenous plant life |
Tags: 3_5_genetic_modification, gmo
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