Editing Genetically modified maize (section)

==== Health Safety ====
In regular corn crops, insects promote [[Fungus|fungal]] colonization by creating "wounds," or holes, in corn kernels. These wounds are favored by fungal [[spore]]s for [[germination]], which subsequently leads to [[mycotoxin]] accumulation in the crop that can be carcinogenic and toxic to humans and other animals. This can prove to be especially devastating in developing countries with drastic climate patterns such as high temperatures, which favor the development of toxic fungi. In addition, higher mycotoxin levels leads to market rejection or reduced market prices for the grain. GM corn crops encounter fewer insect attacks, and thus, have lower concentrations of mycotoxins. Fewer insect attacks also keep corn ears from being damaged, which increases overall yields.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Pellegrino E, Bedini S, Nuti M, Ercoli L | title = Impact of genetically engineered maize on agronomic, environmental and toxicological traits: a meta-analysis of 21 years of field data | journal = Scientific Reports | volume = 8 | issue = 1 | pages = 3113 | date = February 2018 | pmid = 29449686 | pmc = 5814441 | doi = 10.1038/s41598-018-21284-2 | bibcode = 2018NatSR...8.3113P }}</ref>