Can Agricultural Biotechnology Harm to the Environment?
There are some concerns that new genetically modified crops can be harmful to the environment. For example, lab experiments have tried to evaluate the effect of Bt corn pollen on Monarch butterflies and the impact on rats if fed experimental biotech potatoes. Although conclusions are mixed, the general consensus is that animals and insects would have to consume extremely large quantities of biotech crops before any adverse impact could be detected. Field studies have shown little or no harm and generally much less adverse effect on non-target organisms than conventional pest control.
