Abstract
The applications of biotechnology, especially genetic modification, are
varied and concern multiple fields, as they can provide appropriate and radical
solutions to many problems of agriculture, the environment, and human and animal
health. The promoters of these technologies present them as the best and only solution
to the problems of famine in the world in the twenty-first century, especially in
underdeveloped and developing countries. The astonishing development of crops in
developed countries is mainly due to the introduction of massive genetic improvement
programs with intensive agricultural systems (irrigation, fertilizers, health care) until
the matter in these countries reach genetically modified products.
In this chapter, we will present the importance of the techniques of genetic mutation of
micro-organisms and the negative effects of genetically modified species and products
for experts, decision-makers, and decision-makers to protect human, animal, and plant
health. We will also shed light on the future of these genetically modified organism -
based treatments.