Building breeds through biotech: Consumer acceptance of GM crops increasing

摘要

The use of genetically modified organisms (GMO) is growing every year, despite vocal opponents of the technology. But GM crops have the potential to be better for the environment and better for end users, said Sharon Bomer, the acting vice president of food and agriculture for the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). The association was formed in 1993 by the biotech industry to represent it at state and national levels.