Filipino farmers destroyed an 800 square meter trial plot of genetically modified rice Thursday that was just weeks away from being sent to the authorities for a safety evaluation. The “Golden Rice” crop was genetically engineered by scientists to create an increased production of beta-carotene, which the human body converts into vitamin A. The
Citing Health Concerns, Filipino Farmers Destroy Experimental GMO Field
The “Golden Rice” crop was genetically engineered by scientists to create a boost of Vitamin A.