GMO

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GMO

abbr.

genetically modified organism

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GMO

abbreviation for

(Genetics) genetically modified organism

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Translations

GMO

[ˌdʒiːɛmˈəʊ] (=genetically modified organism)

n → OGM m

modif [food] → génétiquement modifié(e), transgénique

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GMO

abbr genetically modified organism. V. organism.

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It is ironic that at the very moment the United States is pushing hard to spread GMO technology, many of the larger seed companies are pulling back on scientific research and production.

The Zambia experiment: with 86 percent of the country below the poverty line, the southern African nation of Zambia seems an unlikely candidate to face down the United States--and corporate giant Monsanto--over genetically modified seeds

Despite the scientific green light, the EU member states must approve the GMO 1507 corn crop before it can be approved.

EU approves planting of GM crops

The prime minister's earlier decision had been subjected to severe criticism, including by Thai organic farming groups that feared their ability, to export would be under mined by the introduction of GMO crops.

Thailand stays biotech-free

China is also taking a very cautious stance in its GMO regulations.

GMO uncertainty means more testing

[USPRwire, Fri Aug 16 2019] A new research study published by Fact.MR projects the global GMO soybean market to record an impressive 8.2% CAGR, in terms of volume, over the forecast period, 2017 to 2026.

GMO Soybean Market Analysis and Value Forecast Snapshot by End-Use Industry 2017-2026

In the same year, Kan et al [11] reported the GMO soybean containing gene bt-Cry1Ac protein was nutritionally equivalent to non-GMO soybean varieties when fed to broilers.

Effects of non-genetically and genetically modified organism (maize-soybean) diet on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, carcass weight, and meat quality of broiler chicken

The issue was not part of the meeting agenda and committee members were surprised when the chairman started speaking in support of GMO seeds.

Committee chief flayed for supporting GMO maize

The first successful examples of 'Produced without GMO' certification and labeling in BiH have been implemented in cooperation with the companies Bingo (Bingo eggs) and Bimal (vegetable oil).

BiH the first country in the region with producers that carry 'GMO-free' label

In a statement here, he said the whole world is returning back to the natural methods of organic farming, but the successive governments in Pakistan have taken care of the interests of the powerful GMO lobby and controversial laws are passed to pave way for a massive usage of the GMO seeds in Pakistan.

Govt urged to declare official policy on GMO seeds

He was of the view that the world is returning to the natural methods of organic farming, but the successive governments in Pakistan have taken care of the interests of the powerful GMO lobby and controversial laws are passed to pave way for a massive usage of the GMO seeds in Pakistan.

'PTI giving favours to modified seed lobby'

In a statement here Saturday, he said the whole world is returning back to the natural methods of organic farming, but the successive governments in Pakistan have taken care of the interests of the powerful GMO lobby and controversial laws are passed to pave way for a massive usage of the GMO seeds in Pakistan.