... cold temperatures that normally would kill unmodified seedlings. Creating plants that can withstand long periods of drought or high salt content in soil and groundwater will help people to grow crops in formerly inhospitable places (Whitman). However, as seen throughout history, introducing foreign organisms can wreak havoc on an ecosystem, causing problems for the local ... , such benefits are mere conveniences. Produce that lasts a little longer and slightly reduced prices are hardly reasons to encourage the introduction of genetically modified foods to consumers, especially without ad...

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