The issue focused on researchers working with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Transgenic crops were discussed as well as conventional crops that might affect gene expression and traits in genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Although several papers addressed GM crops and GMO crops in general, most authors discussed GM crops only when discussing GE crops or GMOs in general. Two papers addressed GM crops specifically and discussed GM crops (GM drought tolerant maize and corn and GM rapeseed). Only two papers addressed GMO crops specifically and discussed GMOs (GM tomato