ut those boundaries will differ from person to person. For some the limit might be the introduction of human genes into crops. For others it may be the presence of animal genes or of even any gene that could not have reached its destination through 'conventional' breeding techniques.The genetic modification of plants also raises questions of rights in relation to environmental impact. For example, do seed companies, farmers and the food industry have a right to pose environmental risks, however small, in pursuit of benefits, whether these are profits, consumer benefits, or both? On most understandings of rights, individuals and others have a right to risk their own well-being, but not to risk that of others. Conversely, it may be that those who wish to protect the environment might have the right to forgo their own rights, to avoid limiting other people's economic benefits.Genetically modified crops will never exist without being accompanied by controversy. Time will ultimately decide how legitimate each argument was. However until time reveals all the answers we seek precise and meticulous testing should walk hand in hand with this new technology. It seems that no matter what is said transgenic techniques will continually be research and mastered. It would almost seem silly not to explore their boundaries as a scientist. Having said all this, I'll finish with a very simple yet appropriate quote. "If something seems too good to be true, it probably is."...
