Abstract
The term ‘genetically modified organisms (GMO)’ is still an under-discussion topic since it was introduced decades ago. Beside public concerns against GM products, some of the scientists claim it is a vital tool to improve plant breeding in the future, while others emphasize potential harmful effects of the technology. In this paper, advantages, risks, and some technological developments of GMOs technology were discussed with old and recent studies to understand where we are at GMO technology in 2020s. GMO technology also has a great impact on global economy with a total of US$ 224.9 billion profit between 1996 and 2018. Its economic impact makes the technology inevitable in the future. Thus, this paper will also explain legal perspectives of the countries against GM crop breeding and marketing.
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Uslu, T. Advantages, risks and legal perspectives of GMOs in 2020s. Plant Biotechnol Rep 15, 741–751 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11816-021-00714-0
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