Summary of What Are GMOs? Purdue Talk with Agriculture Professor Dr. Rick Meilan

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The YouTube video discusses the advantages and disadvantages of GMOs with Dr. Rick Meilan from Purdue University. He discusses how they are mainly used in the United States, Brazil, and Argentina and that 94% of them are genetically engineered. GMOs are used to plant crops that are resistant to pests and diseases, to alter the expression of native genes, and to increase yields.

• 00:00:00 Today's topic is GMOs, or genetically modified organisms. Dr. Rick Meilan from Purdue University discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this technology. Four main crops that are genetically modified are corn, soybean, cotton, and canola. These crops are mainly found in the United States, Brazil, and Argentina, and 94% of them are genetically engineered.
• 00:05:00 According to the speaker, GMO technology is used to plant crops that are resistant to pests and diseases, to alter the expression of native genes, and to increase yields. There are a variety of reasons why GMO technology may be used, including to produce crops that are larger, with thicker stems, or that produce more grains.