Genetic engineering is the process of inserting different genes from a donor organism into another organism in order to express a desired trait in the second organism. This processes started nearly ten thousand years ago when farmers cross bred plants and animals to obtain a hardier organism. This evolved over time, but did not blow up until the late 1800s with the birth of a rabbit via surrogate. This proved that genes could be used to create a species in an unexpected way. Thus leading to an increase of genetics within scientific discoveries. Since then, we have developed the ability to genetically modify our food to survive in harsher conditions and even began using this technology with people (A History).
In agriculture, genetic engineering has led to the development of plants that are resistant to certain types of insects. Glenda Webber from the University of Illinois states that certain strands of corn have been genetically engineered and implanted with a protein called the Bt gene, allowing the corn to be resistant to the European corn borer (Webber). An increased resistance to harmful insects in crops will allow for higher crop yield and production.
What all of this means is that with genetic engineering in agriculture, we are able to produce a fruit or vegetable that is larger, healthier, free of defects, and more nutrient-dense.
In agriculture, genetic engineering has led to the development of plants that are resistant to certain types of insects. Glenda Webber from the University of Illinois states that certain strands of corn have been genetically engineered and implanted with a protein called the Bt gene, allowing the corn to be resistant to the European corn borer (Webber). An increased resistance to harmful insects in crops will allow for higher crop yield and production.
What all of this means is that with genetic engineering in agriculture, we are able to produce a fruit or vegetable that is larger, healthier, free of defects, and more nutrient-dense.