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    The document discusses Golden Rice, a genetically modified rice variety that contains beta-carotene giving it a golden hue. Golden Rice could help address vitamin A deficiency by providing a biofortified source of pro-vitamin A. While it may improve crop yields and provide a sustainable solution, concerns include its controversial nature, environmental and corporate impacts, and regulatory hurdles.

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    The document discusses Golden Rice, a genetically modified rice variety that contains beta-carotene giving it a golden hue. Golden Rice could help address vitamin A deficiency by providing a biofortified source of pro-vitamin A. While it may improve crop yields and provide a sustainable solution, concerns include its controversial nature, environmental and corporate impacts, and regulatory hurdles.

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    Name: Diane Jie Robuca Date: April 03, 2024

    Instructor: Louvin D. Ohao, RA Section: BAT-3D

    Activity 1
    Genetically Modified/ Genetically Engineered Foods

    Name of the product: Golden Rice


    Description:

    Golden Rice is a genetically modified crop that holds the promise of addressing vitamin A
    deficiency, a common health issue affecting millions worldwide. Created through genetic
    engineering, this rice variety contains beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, giving it a distinct
    golden hue. In this article, we will explore the significance of Golden Rice, its development,
    controversies, and its potential role in combating malnutrition and improving public health.

    Advantages:

    Improved Vitamin A Intake: Golden Rice provides a biofortified source of pro-


    vitamin A, addressing vitamin A deficiency and potentially reducing related health issues, such as
    blindness and immune system weaknesses, Cost-Effective Solution: Golden Rice could serve as a
    cost-effective intervention to combat malnutrition, as it leverages the existing rice production and
    distribution infrastructure, potential for Enhanced Crop Yield: Since Golden Rice is genetically
    modified, it may have traits that improve crop resilience and yield, offering benefits to farmers and
    food security. Sustainable Impact: By enhancing the nutritional value of a staple crop like rice,
    Golden Rice could have a sustainable and long-term impact on reducing malnutrition and
    improving public health. Independence from External Supplementation: Unlike vitamin A
    supplementation programs that rely on external distribution and funding, Golden Rice can be
    cultivated locally, reducing dependency on external aid.

    Disadvantages:
    Controversy and Public Perception: The genetically modified nature of Golden Rice has
    sparked controversy, leading to public skepticism and reluctance to accept and adopt this crop.
    Environmental Concerns: Critics express worries about the potential ecological impact of GMOs,
    such as crossbreeding with wild rice varieties or the development of herbicide-resistant weeds.
    Corporate Control and Intellectual Property: The involvement of multinational corporations in
    Golden Rice development raises concerns about seed control and the potential exploitation of farmers.
    Regulatory Hurdles: The complex and time-consuming regulatory approval processes for GMOs in
    different countries can hinder the widespread adoption of Golden Rice. Social and Ethical
    Considerations: The introduction of genetically modified crops can raise ethical dilemmas regarding
    the unintended consequences of genetic manipulation and long-term effects on human health.
    Uses in agriculture:

    Like ordinary rice, Golden Rice does not require any special cultivation practices, and
    generally has the same yield and agronomic performance. While vitamin A can be obtained from
    food products and supplements, challenges regarding their availability, accessibility, and
    affordability make it difficult to address the problem of vitamin A deficiency (VAD). As rice is a
    staple food in many vitamins A-deficient communities in Asia, Golden Rice can be a significant
    help in improving these areas’ vitamin A status once the grain becomes available for public
    consumption.

    What are your thoughts about the GM/GE product?

    GM/GME products are truly amazing and are indeed modified by possessing some various
    traits or characteristics to make it more nutritional, productive, durable in terms of disease or should I say
    resistance and tolerance, however we also have to consider the health risk we could eat by eating or taking
    GM/GME products as food consumption, especially to some people who are not physically fit/has a very
    weak immune system, or medically unwell to intake such chemical altered or based products. Altgough we or
    each of us has different stand against this subject, we all have the same goal which is for the food security.

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