... are bushier, whereas some are more compact. GE has allowed these characteristics to be cross-bred to produce tomato plants that grow to a shape and size that keeps the fruit off the ground, for example. Certain wild tomato's have genes that are resilient to various pathogens, such as fungi. These genes have been bred into modern varieties of tomato to make them more enduring. The tomato is just an example of what GE is capable of. This can be applied to any crop or fruit grown on a widespread scale. Naturally, if crops can be made to produce a larger yield or become 'undesirable' to pests (parasites can also be engineered to 'dislike' the crop!) then that is of benefit. More nutrients can be added to crops to produce a healthier diet for third world consumers - eg. Algae contain a high amount of protein, and crops can be genetically ...

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