Golden Rice, Golden Idea?

More than half of the population of the world depend on agriculture and harvests. Farming, however, is not as easy as it seems, it is prone to be attacked by many factors whether it was weather or pests. Droughts, floods or pests have the potential to entirely destroy crops. Scientists have been trying to counter these problems, but nature had always won the battle. Although these problems may seem inevitable, and perhaps even impossible to escape,  human kind had recently developed another solution, 'GMO' or genetically modified organisms. One famous example would be 'Golden Rice'. How exactly are these plants different?

Through the process of genetic 'cut and paste', scientists were able to transfer specific traits into crops that are popularly planted and consumed. Traits such as resistance to weather and pests are the main focuses. Golden rice, are able to survive through droughts or flooded condition for up to two weeks, their stems are stronger meaning they are less likely to collapse when heavy wind hits. Their stems are as well toxic for certain insects, making them pest resistant. Due to their effectiveness in survival and physical strength, golden rice increase crop production by up to 30 percent. Golden rice are also genetically modified to provide consumers with vitamin B which is crucial in health development. 

Personally, although GMO or specifically golden rice are very effective and can provide a huge solution to areas where nutrients are insufficient but is it really that safe? There have been many arguments regarding the safety of GMO products and golden rice, whether or not excess of nutrients could be dangerous. Golden rice claims to be pest resistant, of only certain species....if a species of pests attack, where Golden Rice is not resistant, then the effect would be severe and quick spreading. There are also researches discussing negative effects of golden rice on Monarch butterflies and the ecosystem in general. Again, effect on human's health have not been scientifically investigated.

Can it be dangerous for human consumers? Is it worth it? I believe further research must be done concerning human's health because if a disease do spread  among these plants then the effect would be too fast and simply too severe to solve.