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First Successful Field Trial of GM Herbicide Conducted in U.S.
The 1st successful field trial of GM herbicide, a pesticide, is conducted in the United States. (Why I chose this): This may cause people to get angry about the extensive use of herbicide. -
FlavrSavr Created
The first GM tomato, FlavrSavr, is approved for sale. (Why I chose this):This tomato caused many GM crops from many agricultural companies for many purposes. -
GM Foods Introduced in Markets
This is impactful because it means that GM food production will increase greatly to sell in markets. -
GM Crops Reach 52.8 Million Hectares
GM crops reach 52.8 million hectares of GM crops. (Why it's impactful): This may cause people to protest against the excessive GM crops. -
Commercial Production of GM Crops in India and Brazil Begins
India and Brazil began producing GM crops for commercial purposes. (Why I chose this): This means that GM production will become part of their economy. It will also increase GM crops in these heavily populated countries, which may make their citizens protest against GM production. -
France Bans GM Corn Strand Produced by U.S. Company Monsanto
France began imposing a ban on GM corn produced by the U.S. company, Monsanto. (Why I chose this): This means that it will affect Monsanto's profits. Its impact of GM foods is that more countries in Europe or other parts of the world may follow France's ban on GM corn. -
Study Shows That GM Corn May Develop Kidney and Liver Problems
A study in this year proved that GM corn may develop kidney and liver problems. (Why I chose this): This may cause people to not buy GM corn and more countries to ban GM corn. The chemicals that make the corn genetically modified may have contributed to the kidney and liver problems. -
Ministry of Agriculture Issues Bio-Safety Certificates for GM Rice and a GM Corn Strain
The Ministry of Agriculture issued bio-safety certificates for two GM foods (rice and a corn strain). (Why I chose this): This will make people know whether GM foods are safe to eat. It may also decrease production of GM rice and GM corn. -
Supreme Court Lifts GM Alfalfa Ban
The Supreme Court allowed GM alfalfa, a herb that is commonly used for medical and nutritional purposes, to be planted again. (Why I chose this): This may affect the cattle that feed on the alfalfa and may harm the environment. It impacts the GM foods by increasing GM crops for alfalfa in the U.S. -
Vatican Refuses to Support GM Foods
The Roman city-state of Vatican refused to support GM foods,according to officials. (Why I chose this): This means that no GM foods will be imported to Vatican and could affect GM crop-producing countries. It may also reduce the GM crops in those countries. -
Protests in Monsanto's HQ
Protests erupt in Monsanto's HQ concerning GM foods. (Why it's impactful) : This may cause Monsanto to shut down its GM cause.
