Technological breakthroughs in plant genetic engineering have enabled scientists to directly introduce novel genes into a variety of economically important crops, including soybeans, corns, rapeseed (canola), potatoes, and cotton. These novel genes may improve shelf life, confer resistance to certain herbicides or produce toxins for specific insect pests. Examples include Roundup Ready soybeans and Bt-corn, which are popularly used in large variety of food products such as oils, protein fractions and dietary fibre as well as feed for livestock.

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