Genes with special functions "float" to similar wild plant strains, making them resistant to herbicides and difficult to control; or causing pests to produce antibodies against insecticides. In addition, some small creatures may become extinct after eating genetically modified plants with insecticidal functions. The supporters pointed out that agricultural production itself is an activity that harms the environment, and genetically modified crops will not cause more damage to the environment than traditional agriculture. Plants have the ability to resist insects, and farmers can reduce spraying of insecticides, which is beneficial to the environment and biological protection.
Such disputes are not easy to draw conclusions in a short time. The controversy about genetically modified crops should be said to be a normal phenomenon. First of all, the newly developed varieties themselves are not perfect, and their mid- to long-term effects on the human body and the environment remain to be seen. People express their concerns for legitimate reasons. Secondly, there will always be some conservative people who are not used to new technology products and refuse to accept them. Then there is the impact of trade conflicts of interest. The governments and interest groups of some countries use the inadequacy of genetically modified foods to fight trade wars, making things more complicated.