Genetically Modified Organisms in Portugal

It is understood by genetically modified organism (GMO) any organism which genetic material, by biotechnology techniques, was altered to encourage some characteristic desired, so it does not occurs naturally.

Possibility to control:The introduced genes; The form of expression of genes; Assign a form or a desired feature.

Action Insecticide Herbicide Resistance Pigmentation changes Improvement of Quality Protein Increased Productivity

July 22, 2012Footer text here5 Most genetically modified organisms are transgenic food, however, these two concepts are not synonymous. GMO foods GMO Organismo que possui uma sequência de ADN, ou parte do ADN de outro organismo. Organismo que foi modificado geneticamente, mas que não recebeu nenhuma parte de outro organismo.

1983 First GMO cultivation (United States / France) 1993 First crop commercialized (Flavr Savr tomato) 1994 First GMO cultivation in Portugal (Tomato / Potato)

July 22, 2012Footer text here8 Tolerance to Herbicides- Increased Productivity Tolerance to Insects - Reduction of Chemicals Used Reduction of use of Fertilizer Improving the Quality of Food Ending the World Hunger

July 22, 2012Footer text here9 Pollution of the Environment Reduction of Biodiversity Increased of Allergy Risk of genetic pollution of soils

Probability of Occurrence of Allergies Effect of altered DNA Cross- pollination July 22, 2012Footer text here10

July 22, 2012Footer text here11 Toxicity Tendency to cause allergic reactions. Components suspected of having toxic properties. Stability of inserted gene. Adverse effects related to genetic modification.

Soil disturbance Herbicide resistance Pests July 22, 2012Footer text here12

Productivity Equal or Lower Possible cases of failed crops July 22, 2012Footer text here13

July 22, 2012Footer text here14 In order to be marketed, the GOM should be, initially, subjected to a very rigorous evaluation process and then, labeled, respecting the rules on labeling and traceability of products.

July 22, 2012Footer text here15 SoybeanPotatoTomatoRiceCornSquash

IN PORTUGAL

Genetically modified with a gene to survive pests.

Cultivation of Transgenic CornNumber of NotificationsTotal Area (ha) North29 164,5 Center55 774,2 Lisbon ,1 Alentejo ,2 Algarve1 12,9 Azores (S. Miguel)19 208,2 The National Total ,1 Data Relating to a

Example of products consumed

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In order to ensure the process sustainable and safe use of GMOs, the European Union has established a regulatory framework. The basic legislation is Directive 2001/18 / EC of 12 March, which entered into force on 17 October Portugal transposed Directive through Decree. No. 72/2003 of 10 April.

It is essential increase the information available on this topic and transmit it to society to understand what GMOs are, and so express your freedom to choose, even though many technical aspects are complex, one has to know!

Thank you for your attention!