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More and more gene capabilities and changes are being seen in cannabis and other types of major changes. 

But should we make GMO weed? 

Pros and Cons of GMOs

You’ve probably heard about GMO foods and whatnot, and let’s face it, it’s controversial since the modification of different genetics does contain risks. 

But there is always the fact that it ca change certain properties of plants to make it better. 

When managed correctly, it can actually change the world. 

GMO crops can actually provide the following to them: 

• They’re doughty resistant, so it’s easier to grow in places that are drier and will save water 

• Offers a higher crop yield which means more food or substance for others for a lot less money 

• Pest-resistance, which means less crops lost due to the pests that are out there 

• Offers more desirable traits for plants immediately 

• It doesn’t cause health problems in most people, since GMO plants have already been eaten for decades as well 

• It offers more photosensitivity which means more light 

• The plants can be resisting to various viruses, which makes them much more stable 

There are legitimate concerns with GMOs though that are valid, and you definitely should pay attention to this. 

The cons of GMOS are as follows: 

• There is a chance that it can contaminate the natural plants, which now makes many plants pesticide-resistant. 

• It reduces the gene pools, which threatens the extinction of natural organisms and varieties 

• It basically is playing god;  some people say isn’t our right to do. 

• It’s not regulated completely 

• There is a monopolization of this. 

What about GMO Weed? 

While there is a chance that GMO weed may be a thing, this is still a topic that’s been debatable. 

There was a company that created fully-transformed plants, but it’s still patent pending. 

In Israel, they actually did make cannabis genetically-engineered with specific genes being expressed as well to effect the strains. They even made cannabis that’s resistance to the fungal pest mildew on their plants. 

This has started to sprout up, and it is making farming not only cheaper, but a whole lot more substantiable. 

This also reduces the crop loss because of the problems that normally come with this, and in a wider sort of scope, it offers better food security too. 

Is there a Difference 

Usually, GMO cannabis doesn’t mean that it’s faster or bigger, it means that they’re pushing for more and more better traits to release too. 

You may not notice just these but over time, you’ll see more and more differ genes being expressed. 

Probably one of the biggest things is the increase of trichomes in this, which are those glands that are found in the flowers of cannabis, which actually can affect the strength of weed. They’ve been able to make it so hat you get a lot more of these, and a bigger yield. 

They’ve also worked to modify terpene production where it doesn’t just change the flavor, but the overall influence of this, which changes product quality. 

It also does change the cannabinoids too, creating more entourage effects that fit for all sorts of needs. 

Finally, it does change the production of flavonoids, and how they effect the body, which means we’re getting more and more strains. 

So is it ethical? That depends, but it may be the key to solving a lot of issues with farming and engineering. It also offers a better plant and is good for those that can’t handle some elements of cannabis.