Problem
Accidental weed creation by genetic engineering
Nature:
With the creation of genetically engineered crops comes the risk that some of these engineered plants may acquire the traits of weeds and escape from cultivation with profound effects on agriculture and the environment. They would be especially dangerous if, as in the case of potatoes for example, they were engineered to be tolerant of frosts, blight and herbicides.
Broader Problems:
Plant pestsIrresponsible genetic manipulationIrresponsible release of genetically modified species Aggravates:
Superweeds Strategies:
Using mutation breeding to improve plant genetic characteristicsDeveloping pesticide and herbicide tolerant crops Subject(s):
Biosciences → GeneticsPlant Life → Plants
Societal Problems → Accidents
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST