Plants or animals that have had their genetic makeup altered to exhibit traits that are not naturally theirs. In general, genes are taken (copied) from one organism that shows a desired trait and transferred into the genetic code of another organism. -From the glossary on the Monsanto website. Genetically modified seeds are designed to make the plant more resistant to rain, drought, pests, diseases, etc. Genetically modified corn, for example, is designed to have a bacterial toxin (Bt) grow inside each corn kernel. This Bt is meant to attack corn’s greatest predator – the corn rootworm. This worm attacks the roots of the corn plant, weakening and killing it. The Genetically Modified corn is ENGINEERED to produce Bt toxin inside each and every kernel. Read more about GMO's here: https://www.seedsnow.com/pages/everything-you-need-to-know-about-genetically-modified-gmo-foods