Genetic modification has been used for centuries to improve crop yields and resistance to pests from "summary" of Seeds of Science by Mark Lynas
Throughout history, humans have been manipulating the genetic makeup of plants to enhance their qualities. This process of genetic modification has been happening for centuries, long before the technology we have today. Farmers would select and save seeds from the best-performing crops, essentially choosing which traits they wanted to pass on to the next generation. This practice laid the foundation for modern plant breeding techniques. By selecting plants with desired traits and breeding them together, farmers were able to create new varieties that were more productive and resistant to pests. This process of cross-breeding allowed for the transfer of beneficial traits from one plant to another, resulting in crops that were better suited for the environment they were grown in. Over time, this led to significant improvements in crop yields and overall food production. With the advent of biotechnology, scientists w...
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