Tridge summary
The Philippines has approved the use of Golden Rice and Bt eggplant, marking a significant victory for science and food security. Golden Rice is fortified with enhanced levels of Vitamin A to combat nutrient deficiency, while Bt eggplant is engineered to resist pests, leading to reduced insecticide use. This approval follows extensive safety testing and regulations, despite controversies surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The adoption of these biotech crops in the Philippines and their positive economic and environmental impacts join the efforts of 29 countries in improving food security through GMO agriculture. The article also discusses the potential of emerging biotechnologies, such as gene editing and alternative protein sources, to address food insecurity and climate change, but highlights the importance of consumer acceptance and government approvals for these innovations.
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Original content
SINGAPORE, Jul 28 2021 (IPS) - After almost two decades, Golden Rice was approved last week by the Philippines authorities for use as food. This together with the approval of the bioengineered Bt eggplant represents a landmark victory of science over misinformation; it will provide consumers with improved nutrition (Golden Rice) and safer food (Bt eggplant). Paul TengBIOTECHNOLOGY CROPS have been controversial in spite of overwhelming support for their safety by the scientific community. This is specially so for the class of biotechnology crops commonly called ‘GMO’ or genetically modified organism. The controversy has led to public concerns about their food safety, in spite of the fact that GMOs are only approved after years of intensive testing by independent government agencies, evaluation and approval upon satisfying stringent criteria for safety. This approval of Golden Rice and the lesser-known Bt eggplant are therefore milestones in the use of biotechnology to meet food ...
Source: Ipsnews
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