False


Download Learnerz IAS app from the Play Store now! Download

$show=search/label/May%202022

 


Impact and Challenges of GM Crops in Sustainable Farming UPSC NOTE

SHARE:

  GM Crops and Sustainable Farming The world’s population is increasing, requiring more food, but expanding agricultural land and harmful pr...

 GM Crops and Sustainable Farming

  • The world’s population is increasing, requiring more food, but expanding agricultural land and harmful practices like deforestation and pesticide use are not sustainable.

  • Genetically modified (GM) crops, like Bt cotton and Bt brinjal, help increase yields and resist pests, reducing the need for harmful pesticides and herbicides.

  • Herbicide-tolerant (HT) crops allow farmers to control weeds without harming crops, reducing labor and soil erosion.

  • These crops help achieve higher food production without expanding agricultural land or damaging ecosystems.


Health and Environmental Impact

  • Studies show negligible health risks from consuming GM crops; the main concern is the farming methods and associated management practices.

  • Insect-resistant GM crops have reduced pesticide use, benefiting both farmers’ health and the environment.

  • However, pests can develop resistance to GM traits, leading to increased pesticide use, which can be mitigated by diversifying crop types.

Herbicide Use and Resistance

  • Over-reliance on herbicides like glyphosate has led to weed resistance, causing farmers to use more chemicals, which can harm human health and the environment.

  • Some GM crops are modified to resist multiple herbicides (e.g., dicamba), but these can have toxic effects on both humans and non-GM crops nearby.

  • Resistance issues mirror antibiotic resistance in medicine, where constant use of the same herbicides leads to bigger problems over time.

  • CRISPR, a gene-editing tool, offers an efficient way to make precise changes to crop genomes, potentially avoiding the need for foreign genes and reducing the environmental impact associated with herbicide use.

Regulation and Broader Issues

  • GM crops are mainly developed by large companies, raising concerns about monopolies and environmental control.

  • High costs of regulating GM crops limit alternative, non-profit-driven agricultural solutions and the development of more sustainable practices.

  • Limited research on GM crops’ long-term biodiversity effects makes it difficult to assess their full environmental impact, as agriculture itself has inherent risks.


COMMENTS

Name

Amritsar,1,April 2024,301,Art & Culture,11,August 2023,251,August 2024,400,Courses,7,Daily Current Affairs,51,December 2023,189,December 2024,128,Disaster Management,2,Environment and Ecology,329,February 2024,228,Foundation Course,1,Free Class,1,GDP,1,GEMS Club,1,GEMS Plus,1,Geography,316,Govt Schemes,2,GS 2,1,GS1,56,GS2,463,GS3,296,GS4,1,GST,1,History,12,Home,3,IAS Booklist,1,Important News,71,Indian Economy,316,Indian History,26,Indian Polity,346,International Organisation,12,International Relations,265,Invasive Plant,1,January 2024,240,July 2023,281,July 2024,375,June 2022,6,June 2023,268,June 2024,324,March 2024,238,May 2022,17,May 2024,330,Mentorship,2,November 2023,169,November 2024,341,Novermber 2024,2,October 2023,203,October 2024,369,Places in News,2,Science & Technology,326,Science and Technology,119,September 2023,205,September 2024,336,UPSC CSE,115,UPSC Tips,4,
ltr
item
Learnerz IAS | Concept oriented UPSC Classes in Malayalam: Impact and Challenges of GM Crops in Sustainable Farming UPSC NOTE
Impact and Challenges of GM Crops in Sustainable Farming UPSC NOTE
https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUfLE2K-zhiIAnyX_eu1j5OsUHMGsrnwXO69bGCEuXuxF5JA2sMiz51ah0NgVdv4OgGjnvHJQ2xAzxkVt9eI4a6qp_SE_Lp6mQeliYKqiIBxCaY1-6-cg6V6RYectNryQn1H9-FWYw6dN6YoBX0sBcc=s2048?key=D-hxmtDSq2JrYAhyZDbYMvRs
https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUfLE2K-zhiIAnyX_eu1j5OsUHMGsrnwXO69bGCEuXuxF5JA2sMiz51ah0NgVdv4OgGjnvHJQ2xAzxkVt9eI4a6qp_SE_Lp6mQeliYKqiIBxCaY1-6-cg6V6RYectNryQn1H9-FWYw6dN6YoBX0sBcc=s72-c?key=D-hxmtDSq2JrYAhyZDbYMvRs
Learnerz IAS | Concept oriented UPSC Classes in Malayalam
https://www.learnerz.in/2024/11/impact-and-challenges-of-gm-crops-in.html
https://www.learnerz.in/
https://www.learnerz.in/
https://www.learnerz.in/2024/11/impact-and-challenges-of-gm-crops-in.html
true
4761292069385420868
UTF-8
Loaded All Posts Not found any posts VIEW ALL Readmore Reply Cancel reply Delete By Home PAGES POSTS View All RECOMMENDED FOR YOU LABEL ARCHIVE SEARCH ALL POSTS Not found any post match with your request Back Home Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat January February March April May June July August September October November December Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec just now 1 minute ago $$1$$ minutes ago 1 hour ago $$1$$ hours ago Yesterday $$1$$ days ago $$1$$ weeks ago more than 5 weeks ago Followers Follow THIS PREMIUM CONTENT IS LOCKED STEP 1: Share to a social network STEP 2: Click the link on your social network Copy All Code Select All Code All codes were copied to your clipboard Can not copy the codes / texts, please press [CTRL]+[C] (or CMD+C with Mac) to copy Table of Content