Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix
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How Are GMOs Created?
Use this 5-minute video to illustrate the complete process for developing a GMO through the scientific method and research. The Hawaiian papaya story is used as an example for resolving the papaya ring spot virus that had devastated the crop until a GMO variety was developed. Researchers and farmers turned to the development of GMOs as early as 1985 to improve the quality of plants to resist insects and disease while battling problems in production.
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GMO Answers
Lessons Associated with this Resource
- DNA: Expressions in Agriculture
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and Organic Foods
- Evaluating Perspectives About GMOs
- The Science of GMOs