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Golden rice was genetically engineered to produce beta-carotene in the rice grain. It was created to address vitamin A deficiency which causes blindness and death. The rice was engineered by introducing two genes - one from daffodil and one from bacteria - to complete the beta-carotene synthesis pathway in the endosperm of rice. Field trials showed the rice produced enough beta-carotene to address vitamin A deficiency. However, some criticize that a balanced diet and local plant biodiversity are better solu

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