Benefits of Agricultural Biotechnology

Summary

      So far, biotechnology techniques have been used to develop plants which are resistant to insects, chemicals and diseases. In the future plants will also be made to be more nutritious, and plants may one day be used to manufacture other compounds, such as biodegradable plastic or edible vaccines.

      We are pleased with the biotech products on the market today, and hopes to improve them in the future.


Key References

    'Golden Rice' Collaboration Brings Health Benefits Nearer
    Greenovation
    Bond, Respected Scientists Discuss Biotechnology At Wto Conference
    Office of Kit Bond, U.S. Senator for Missouri
    Biodegradable Plastic Grown From Plants
    Agence France-Presse
    Scientific Society Publishes Health Benefits Of Bt Corn
    The American Phytopathological Society
    Michigan State Expert Shows Consumer Benefits Of Biotechnology To Congress
    Michigan State University
    Gm Food Can Help Economy Says Scientist
    The Scotsman
    'Golden Rice' Could Combat Malnutrition
    Bridge News
    First-Ever Study Shows Biotechnology Delivering Benefits To Agriculture
    Biotechnology Industry Organization
    Many Possible Benefits From Biotechnology
    Congressman Nick Smith's Office
    Biotechnology Can Help Protect The Environment
    Council For Biotech Information
    Smith Releases Report On Genetically-Modified Plants
    U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science