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Meaning of "GMO" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES GMO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

GMO

Genetically modified organism

A genetically modified organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. Organisms that have been genetically modified include micro-organisms such as bacteria and yeast, insects, plants, fish, and mammals. GMOs are the source of genetically modified foods and are also widely used in scientific research and to produce goods other than food. The term GMO is very close to the technical legal term, 'living modified organism' defined in the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, which regulates international trade in living GMOs. This article focuses on what organisms have been genetically engineered, and for what purposes. The article on genetic engineering focuses on the history and methods of genetic engineering, and on applications of genetic engineering and of GMOs. Both articles cover much of the same ground but with different organizations. There are separate articles on genetically modified crops, genetically modified food, regulation of the release of genetic modified organisms, and controversies.

Definition of GMO in the English dictionary

The definition of GMO in the dictionary is genetically modified organism.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GMO

GM-free
GMAT
GMB
GmbH
Gmc
GMDSS
gmelinite
GMS
GMT
GMTA
GMWU

WORDS THAT END LIKE GMO

ECMO
HMO
TMO
WMO

Synonyms and antonyms of GMO in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «GMO» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GMO

Find out the translation of GMO to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of GMO from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «GMO» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

转基因
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

GMO
570 millions of speakers

English

GMO
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जीएमओ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكائنات المعدلة وراثيا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ГМО
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

GMO
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

GMO
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

OGM
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

GMO
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

GVO
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

GMO
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

GMO
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

GMO
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

biến đổi gen
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜிஎம்ஓ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जीएमओ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

GDO
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

OGM
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

GMO
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ГМО
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

OMG
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

ΓΤΟ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

GMO
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

GMO
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

GMO
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of GMO

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GMO»

The term «GMO» is very widely used and occupies the 12.354 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GMO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about GMO

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GMO»

Discover the use of GMO in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to GMO and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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GMO Free: Exposing the Hazards of Biotechnology to Ensure ...
It's time to take the future of your food supply and environment into your own informed hands. GMO Free will give you the information you need to do so.
‎2004
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The GMO Handbook: Genetically Modified Animals, Microbes, ...
Accessible and informative, The GMO Handbook: Genetically Modified Animals, Microbes, and Plants in Biotechnology offers biotechnologists a comprehensive survey of the GMO field, describing its history, current and emerging technologies, ...
Sarad R. Parekh, 2010
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Genetically Modified Foods: Debating Biotechonology
Since the 1990s, consulting solutions have become the de facto standard for solving business problems and providing cover for corporate decision makers. This is not the typical CEO whitewash, or business management primer.
Michael Ruse, David Castle, 2002
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The Non-GMO Cookbook: Recipes and Advice for a Non-GMO Lifestyle
These novel organisms have never undergone long-term human safety tests, and are labeled or banned in more than sixty countries around the world.
Courtney Pineau, Megan Westgate, 2013
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Genetically Modified Organisms in Agriculture: Economics and ...
This book makes the latest information on GMOs accessible to all interested parties, including students, laypeople, scientists, activists, and professionals working in related fields. * Additional detailed footnotes and references for the ...
Gerald C. Nelson, 2001
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Control of GMO Content in Seed and Feed: Possibilities and ...
Determination of whether the GMO content complies with labelling provisions demands the use of quantitative methods. Quantification of the GMO content will typically be preceded by the identification of the GMO(s) present. Some plant ...
Nordic Council of Ministers, 2004
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Aquaculture: An Introductory Text
Reality: GMO or transgenic species are organ— isms in which one or more genes from one species have been incorporated into the genome of another to alter some characteristic of the recipient organ— ism. One example is incorporation of a ...
Robert R. Stickney, 2009
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Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies ...
The stories Smith presents read like a mystery novel. Scientists are offered bribes or threatened; evidence is stolen; data withheld or distorted. Government scientists who complain are stripped of responsibilities or fired.
Jeffrey M. Smith, 2005
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Pioneering Portfolio Management: An Unconventional Approach ...
Consider the case of Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo (GMO), an extraordinary Boston-based institutional money manager. Despite boasting one of the best long- term records in the funds management business, when the firm hit a rough patch ...
David F. Swensen, 2009
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The Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology
2. The. Evolving. GMO. Food. Trade. Policy. Debate: Towards. a. Global. Regulatory. Regime?1. Philip. Katz,1. Penny. Macdonald2. and. Gordon. Mackenzie3. 'Crowe// & Moring LLP, Washington, DC, USA; 2C&M International, Washington, ...
Robert E. Evenson, V. Santaniello, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GMO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term GMO is used in the context of the following news items.
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GMO labeling is at the center of a congressional food fight
A fierce food fight has erupted in Congress over the labeling of genetically engineered foods. At the center of the conflict is a bill sponsored by ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
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GMO Click's operating revenues decline 9% MoM in June 2015
GMO Click Holdings Inc (TYO:7177), the parent of Japanese Forex broker GMO Click Securities, earlier today posted its preliminary financial ... «LeapRate, Jul 15»
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GMO: We haven't been this risk averse since 2008
Value investment specialist James Montier of US asset manager GMO has reduced risk to levels not seen in his fund since 2008. …'This is ... «MacroBusiness, Jul 15»
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New CEO for SunOpta, Canadian GMO-free food processor, will stay …
SunOpta Inc., a Toronto food processor that's built a niche in the fast-growing market for non-GMO products, has named Hendrik (Rik) Jacobs ... «Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, Jul 15»
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What High Yield Maturities Tell Us About The Credit Cycle - GMO
... follow this link http://www.valuewalk.com/sign-email/. Submit. What High Yield Maturities Tell Us About Timing Of The Credit Cycle - GMO ... «ValueWalk, Jul 15»
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Grundy County-area farmers debate GMO benefits
About 70 miles south in Dewey, Wendel Lutz farms non-GMO soybeans. He agreed the past few years have been great for local farmers. «Morris Daily Herald, Jul 15»
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After lengthy wait, effort begins to update GMO safety rules
The company opposes mandatory GMO food labeling and wants the government to consider the ability to market food, as well as science in its ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
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SunOpta, deeply rooted in Minnesota, is a big player in organic, non …
“I don't think [the non-GMO label] will initially do much, but it has the potential to do a lot,” said Eric Gottlieb, a stock analyst at D.A. Davidson. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
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Food industry adapting to non-GMO product trend
At the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists tradeshow, a supplier of non-GMO ingredients told me that the “non-GMO tsunami is coming.”. «Genetic Literacy Project, Jul 15»
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Non-GMO labels are on the rise in Europe – but why?
Non-GMO labels are on the rise in European countries – but unlike the US, EU legislation requires all food containing above trace levels of GM ... «FoodNavigator.com, Jul 15»

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