The Benefits and Consequences of

Genetically Modified Rice Crops to

the Consumers and Producers from
2018-2019: A Case Study
Introduction
Introduction
Nowadays, there are many ways to produce good crops by means of
artificial method in planting. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)
are very popular in the field of agriculture. It started when scientists
first discovered in 1946 that DNA can be transferred between
organisms. It is now known that there are several mechanisms for
DNA transfer and that these occur in nature on a large scale, for
example, it is a major mechanism for antibiotic resistance in
pathogenic bacteria. Until now, this has been a subject of public
debate in terms of human consumption as well as academic research.
Despite the lack of evidence that Genetically Modified Crops are not
safe, some people are still hesitant if they are safe to consume
because they are wary that these crops are “artificially” produced.
Introduction
In the Philippines, it has also been the talk of the debates.
Even though some are hesitant, there are still benefits of
genetically modified crops. In truth, (GM) food has been
eaten by Filipinos everyday since it was first introduced in.
Now, we have a genetically modified rice crop and is also
known as “Golden Rice”.
According to studies it is very beneficial to those who
suffer from vitamin A deficiency because it has higher level
of vitamin A. But not everyone is very supportive.
Literature Review
Literature Review
Golden Rice: The Pros and Cons of Genetically-Modified Rice

Recently, news broke out that the locally grown variant of

this modified rice, called Golden Rice, was being uprooted
from the fields because of massive opposition by certain
groups. Avid anti-GM Rice organizations like Greenpeace,
along with some Filipino unions are against it, implying that
Golden Rice is only a marketing strategy and a sales pitch
(Camacho, 2018).
Literature Review
Potential Benefits of Golden Rice Would Be Greatest for The
Poorest

One of the potentially most valuable products of genetic engineering

— public health-wise — was Golden Rice. This is rice which has
genes added to it which allow the plant to make beta-carotene in its
grain. What makes this rice so valuable is that Beta-carotene is the
precursor to vitamin A — and vitamin A is lacking in the diets of
millions around the world. An insufficient supply of vitamin A,
especially in children, can lead to blindness and death, as well as
increased susceptibility to and death from diseases such as measles.
Literature Review
Pros of GMO Crop Farming
The world population has exceeded 7 billion people
and is forecasted to reach beyond 11 billion by 2100
(United Nations, 2017). The provision of an
adequate food supply for this booming population is
an ongoing and tremendous challenge. The
companies that develop GMO.
Methods
Methods
This study uses tools for gathering of information through
exploration from different sources such as internet, books,
and any other articles. Information and resources are
thoroughly checked and verified by certain legitimate
authors, writers, and researchers about the benefits and
consequences of Genetically Modfied Rice Crops for the
consumers and producers of it. The gathered data were
processed to come up with a conclusion that will further
explain the content of the study.
Results
Results

Pros:
1. Productivity of GM Crops and Increase in Profit
2. Tillage Systems and Environmental Problems
3. Herbicide Tolerance, Pest Management and
Good for Humans
Results

Cons:
1. Cross-Pollination
2. Pest Resistance
3. Human Health
4. Economy and Productivity
Discussions
Discussions

Based on the findings above, genetically modified crops

specifically rice crops have more disadvantages not just on
the environment and the country’s economy but also on
people.
Therefore, the researchers concluded that even with the
advent of genetic-engineering technology in agriculture, the
science of crop improvement has evolved into a new realm.
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Thank You!
Group 5:

Evangelista, April
Garcia, Jedidiah
Garlando, Ramhela
Nevalga, Neo
Rodriguez, Patricia
Villamor, Roi