1 Genetically Modified Organisms and Challenges

Genetically modified organisms have been developed by application of advanced techniques of genetic engineering. GM crops offer distinctive advantages like insects, weed, disease and drought resistance, better nutritional value and higher yield. However in a considerable part of the world, non governmental organizations and/or the general public are hesitating or opposing the cultivation and application of GM crops. There are several environmental and public issues concerning the GMO’s.Overall, genetic engineering of the organisms, plants and animals is accepted conditionally; the gene inserted and its products should be carefully assessed both for human and environmental safety before release into the nature and to the public market. In many countries in the world, especially, those is the European Union, GM food is still considered as undesirable. Mandatory labeling is required when more than 1% of any ingredient of food which originates from the GMO. Thus, there are several research are on progress for development of the valid GMO detection method.