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Genetically Modified Cotton (Bt)
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My Claim
One of the many ways that cotton has been genetically modified is to be used to produce a toxin that protects it against insect pests, insecticide being used to get rid of the whitefly population, technology can double yield of a crop in 6-7 years, and has more pesticides for more uses of cotton.
Bibliography
"Can Genetically Modified Cotton Contribute to Sustainable Development in Africa?" Can Genetically Modified Cotton Contribute to Sustainable Development in Africa? N.p., 15 Apr. 2014. Web. 18 Mar. 2016.
"Bt Cotton, Remarkable Success, and Four Ugly Facts." Fieldquestions. GDS, 12 Feb. 2012. Web. 18 Mar. 2016.
"Cotton." Genetically Modified. N.p., 4 Dec. 2008. Web. 18 Mar. 2016
"Why Bt Cotton? - Pros and Cons." 2WhyBt - Index. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Mar. 2016.
The Cons
Many ways that cotton has been negativly affected is that caterpillars can reduce yield and compromising quality, has a risk of losing a very valuable pesticide used in crops, the yiels put into the cotton have dropped to when farmers have strted using the cotton and can cause environmental damage and is considered unnatural and unethical.
The Pros
One of the many pros is that it cannot be accessed by any other insects, has a lowered risk of poisoning people and less danger to wildlife, can decrease the cost and increase the income gained from this product and debts are reduced and lowered.