For those unaware of what GMO stands for it means Genetically Modified Organisms. And alot of our food today is genetically modified ranging from corn all the way to meat. I am not very well versed in the subject, however my hippie friend loves to discuss the problems with GMO. So this upcoming paper is a tribute to her.
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/27/would-gmo-apples-by-another-name-taste-sweeter/?scp=2&sq=gmo&st=Search
The article above discusses how changing the description of genetically engineered food might ease peoples minds about consuming GMO products. They also discuss some of the benefits of GMO which I found refreshing since most articles talk about GMO as if were a blasphemous sin. Here are some of the benefits they mentioned:
1) genetically modifying the fruit would "reduce the need for antifungal sprays and allow consumers to purchase more locally grown fruit" (Thats good for the economy and local commerce)
2) adding genes to the fruit would prevent growers from having to spray the fruit, therefor reducing enviornmental impact
3)" apples grown in the Midwest are prone to a disease known as apple scab, and that by introducing a scab-resistant gene into the apples, scab could be prevented." (better looking and tasting fruit)
The articles below are also related to GMO and i have added them mostly for myself so i can publically bookmark them so they wont be lost. But you are welcome to look and decide for yourself whether to say yes or no to GMO
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/03/business/worldbusiness/03rice.html?ref=genetically_modified_food
http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2010/09/22/genetically-modified-food-fishy-or-a-taste-of-the-future/?iref=allsearch
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