Type | High-yield food crop |
Concerns | Genetic modification • Long-term consequences for biodiversity |
Plant type | Grasses |
Cultivation | Widely cultivated across the world |
Nutritional value | High protein content • Essential vitamins and minerals • dairy or vegan alternatives |
Impact on ecosystem | Outcompetes wild plants, altering ecosystems |
Impact on agriculture | Revolutionized agricultural practices • Altered land use |
Genetic characteristics | Adaptability • High growth rates • Combination of beneficial traits |