GMO Rice May Be A Solution to World Hunger

Wondering of there are perks to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)? You would be surprised to learn that some researchers are using them to try to find a solution to world hunger and food insecurity – using a multi-continental, cross-cultural food staple. Rice! In fact, they have found a way to produce up to 31 percent more grain without making big changes to food safety or the integrity of the crop. We were intrigued, and I bet you are, too. Here’s what they did… The Evolution of Rice A new strain of rice developed by scientists at Purdue University and the Chinese Academy of the Sciences promises 25-31 percent grain without sacrificing survivability. The strain was developed using a CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing. According to a press release put out by Purdue University, achieving a similar resulting using conventional breeding methods would have been virtually impossible. The team used CRISPR to suppress genes in rice that improve tolerance of harsh…

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