Creation of healthy genetically modified crops
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What are GMOs?

The term 'GMO' can mean a vast array of different things and there is no objective way to distinguish what most people would call GMOs from what most peopel would not call GMOs. Humans have made 'GMO' for thousands (or even tens of thousands) of years. The detailed definition of 'GMO' will not impact the answer to the question Are GMOs safe to eat?.

Are GMOs safe to eat?

Yes, GMOs are safe to eat. There is no health risk when eating GMOs. Every scientist agree on that. Arguments saying that GMOs cause health risks have no foundation and are not based on evidence. Have a look at the Skeptics.StackExchange.com > Is Genetically Modified food safe to consume?.

Note that I am not saying that there is no discussion or debate to have around GMOs. I am only saying that these discussions have no reason to be around health risks for the consumer.

Your questions


  Could crops be made larger?


Yes. We already did that.


  Could crops become more pest-resistant?


Yes. We already did that.


  Could a 'uniform shape' be created?


I do not understand what you mean.


  Would this be done with genes from other plants? Or artificially?


The term 'artificially' has no good definition and it makes your question unclear. Most would consider pretty 'artificial' to take a gene from a species and insert it into another species (even though it occurs in nature).