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2 days ago · In the world of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide gets most of the blame. But tiny organisms that flourish in the world’s farm fields emit a far more potent gas, nitrous oxide, and scientists have long sought a way to address it. (AP Photo/J.D. Pooley, File)
1 day ago · Bringing together more than 100 scientists, we aim to fast-track critical research of this staple food crop, accelerating potato breeding and discovery, and creating resilient production systems. This is crucial, as our self-sufficiency on potato has declined from 100% in the 1970s to just 65% today.
5 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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3 days ago · The US-Mexico Tortilla War. A trade dispute between Mexico City and Washington puts a spotlight on food sovereignty, GMOs, glyphosate, and the fate of Mexico’s iconic white-corn flatbread. Corn ...
18 hours ago · A small, unassuming fern-like plant has something massive lurking within: the largest genome ever discovered, outstripping the human genome by more than 50 times 1. The plant ( Tmesipteris ...
3 days ago · 4. 5. Even foods with the "natural" label may contain genetically engineered ingredients - known as GMOs. Consumer Reports tested dozens of products from cereals to infant formula, and tells you ...
4 days ago · e. Genetically modified foods ( GM foods ), also known as genetically engineered foods ( GE foods ), or bioengineered foods are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using various methods of genetic engineering. Genetic engineering techniques allow for the introduction of new traits as well as greater ...
