Nature rebelled against biotechnology

According to a new study, there is an increasing number of rootworm species that can eat Monsanto's genetically modified corn.

>>>Genetically modified plants still cause doubts

In 2003, biotech giant Monsanto developed a genetically modified corn that is resistant to rootworm by using Cry3Bb1 Protein , derived from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) , into the mobile code. transmission of corn. These proteins are thought to be potentially fatal for all rootworm species.

Monsanto's genetically modified corn is believed to be resistant to all rootworms.

However, according to a new study, there is a growing number of rootworm species that can devour Monsanto's genetically modified corn produced for the purpose of dealing with insects. this sabotage.

Western rootworms can consume genetically modified corn without any harm - a new study is published in the journal Plant and Genetically Modified Foods.

In addition, experts noted that the genetically modified corn rootworm population is increasingly mature sooner than expected.

Root borers resistant to genetically modified corn are
threatens to reduce the productivity of farmers.

"Western rootworms are changing and growing at a faster rate than what we saw when we first started studying this insect in the late 1970s" - entomologist Mike Gray wrote on The Bulletin. , a magazine published periodically by the University of Chicago Crop Research Bureau.

Studies conducted in other areas have also revealed that the rate of rootworm that can resist genetically modified corn is increasing. Last year, researcher Aaron Gassmann of the University of Iowa said farmers discovered that more and more rootworms survived after eating their genetically modified plants.

Farmers and food processing companies are increasingly dependent on genetically modified crops to increase harvests and many have abandoned the crop rotation method - a popular method for farmers. used to deal with destructive insects for centuries.

There have been many lawsuits against Monsanto's genetically modified crops
Because they are not safe for people and the environment.

However, new discoveries can smash their dreams. Genetically modified corn can easily be attacked by mutant insects that lead to the continued harvest of farmers and threatening to push food prices up.

New findings are published amid Monsanto and other biotech companies seeking a consensus from the US Congress to allow mass production of genetically modified crop varieties despite challenges and legal.

However, the new discovery proves that Monsanto can win Congress but it is hard to win against nature.

In addition, there have been many lawsuits against the genetically modified plants of Monsans because they are not safe for humans, the environment and affect the health of the fetus.