When genetically modifed plants hit home

Gardeners ponder genetically modified plants.





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I don't like to think I'm basing my opinions on emotion instead of fact. So I went searching:

While the article "Genetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful?" isn't recent, it does set out the pros and cons nicely.

A Wikipedia article says that genetically modified foods don't necessarily produce increased yields. The list of currently available genetically modified plants is eye-opening.

The Royal Society, the national academy of science for Britain and the Commonwealth, raises many questions and puts the issue into scientific perspective.

The Monitor has published several interesting articles on the topic. One was about genetically modified foods "escaping" and mixing with other plants. And another, in June of this year, talked about resistance to genetically modified food plants weakening because of the poor economy.

A later addition: India's supreme court is today hearing a request for a moratorium on genetically modified crops until an independent testing facility can be set up, reports The Indian Express.

What's your take on all this?

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