GMO=GRO
Genetically Modified Organisms = Genetically Reinforced Organisms
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Why GRO?
Why don't we use the term GMO?... The term, "Genetically Modified Organism" includes all types of processes for changing traits in plants, animals, or other organisms. Agronesty chooses to use "Genetically Reinforced Organisms (GROs)" instead of GMOs because we believe it provides better understanding.
Genetic this & genetic that... All of this cool "science talk" is great and all but let's figure out what it all actually means.
GROs in the U.S.A
While there are technically thousands of genetically reinforced products available today, the ten "genetically engineered" crops below are the only ones commercially available in the United States. Genetic engineering refers to the specific process performed by experts to change a gene for a desired trait.
Note: There is a difference between "genetic engineering" and "genetic reinforcing," Check out the differences here.
Alfalfa
Papaya
Sugar Beets
Corn
(Field & Sweet)
Canola
Squash
Soybeans
Apple
Cotton
Potatoes
Discover more about genetically reinforced organisms (GROs) by exploring our "production methods" reports here.