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4 days ago · Food and farming Q&A: The evolving debate about using genetically modified crops in a warming world. Crops that have been “altered” by scientists in a laboratory can be found growing on millions of hectares of farmland around the world. These “genetically modified organisms” (GMOs) are planted extensively across swathes of North and ...
4 days ago · Norman Ernest Borlaug ( / ˈbɔːrlɔːɡ /; March 25, 1914 – September 12, 2009) [2] was an American agronomist who led initiatives worldwide that contributed to the extensive increases in agricultural production termed the Green Revolution. Borlaug was awarded multiple honors for his work, including the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential ...
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May 1, 2024 · The story of the potato is about human ingenuity, adaptability, and the enduring relationship between humanity and its cultivated crops. The potato, in its quiet yet formidable way, continues to be a cornerstone in the global food system, deserving of both study and celebration. The potato, Solanum tuberosum, has a rich and complex history that ...
May 9, 2024 · Half a century ago, the first genetically modified organism ushered in a new era of biological innovation. To mark this anniversary, here are eight milestone GMOs. Many have had, or are poised to have, a dramatic impact on our lives.1. Escherichia coli These E. coli are engineered to produce human insulin.
4 days ago · The molecular farming pioneer explains that its SuperAA platform leverages proprietary metabolic engineering techniques to grow the revolutionary egg proteins in potatoes. But while derived from genetically engineered plants, the proteins extracted from the tubers do not contain genetic material and are considered non-GMO.
3 days ago · genetically modified organism (GMO), organism whose genome has been engineered in the laboratory in order to favour the expression of desired physiological traits or the generation of desired biological products. In conventional livestock production, crop farming, and even pet breeding, it has long been the practice to breed select individuals ...
3 days ago · Genetically modified food controversies are disputes over the use of foods and other goods derived from genetically modified crops instead of conventional crops, and other uses of genetic engineering in food production. The disputes involve consumers, farmers, biotechnology companies, governmental regulators, non-governmental organizations, and ...
