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		sschueller on July 9, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Weedkiller ingredient tied to cancer found in 80% ... I always thought GMO was used to make plants resistant to diseases and pests but in reality these plants are resistant to one thing only. Monsanto's chemicals.

atwood22 on July 9, 2022 | [–]

Some genetic modification does make plants pest resistant. For instance, Bt corn is pest resistant without the need of additional pesticides.

sparker72678 on July 9, 2022 | [–]

GMO is also used for improving yields, drought tolerance, and temperature tolerance, among other things.

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