Genetic modification is used to develop plant and animal species that have new traits. If genetically modified plants are introduced in a natural habitat, they may act in a manner similar to an invasive species. What could be the best solution to prevent them from becoming an invasive species?

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Slade Wang

7 November, 01:50

Genetic modification is used to develop plant and animal species that have new traits. If genetically modified plants are introduced in a natural habitat, they may act in a manner similar to an invasive species. What could be the best solution to prevent them from becoming an invasive species?

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Karina Chambers · Answer 1

The best solutions to prevent them from becoming an invasive specie include the following:

1. Do some effective mechanism to stop their introduction.

2. Monitoring systems should be done too. The purpose of this monitoring system is to identify new infestations.

3. Move fast to terminate newly found invaders