What Are the 11 Gmo Crops

In the United States there are 11 commercially available genetically modified crops in the United States: soybeans, corn (field and sweet), canola, cotton, alfalfa, sugar beets, summer squash, papaya, apples and potatoes.

What are the top 10 GMO crops in the world?

  • Soy. Up to 90% of soybeans in the market have been genetically modified to be naturally resistant to an herbicide called, Round Up. …
  • Corn. Half of the US farms growing corn to sell to the conglomerate, Monsanto, are growing GMO corn. …
  • Canola oil. …
  • Cotton. …
  • Milk. …
  • Sugar. …
  • Aspartame. …
  • Zucchini.

What are the 8 GMO foods?

  • Corn (field & sweet) The GM version of field corn protects the crop against corn rootworms and the Asian corn borer. …
  • Soybeans. The GM soybean plant is resistant to pests and disease as well as being tolerant of herbicides.
  • Cotton. GM cotton protects against the cotton bollworm.
  • Canola. …
  • Alfalfa. …
  • Sugar Beets. …
  • Papaya. …
  • Squash.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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