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While there are significant public benefits to be gained, such as a cleaner agricultural environment, increasing the ability to feed a growing population, and some improvement of nutritional and quality traits, the benefits to consumers have not been as evident. However, it's estimated that within the next five to ten years, genetically modified crops will be produced that will have more direct appeal to consumers, such as plants with a superior nutritional value, enhanced levels of nutraceutical properties, allergens removed, and superior keeping or food safety quality.
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