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Nat Graham is a sixth year doctoral candidate in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri Columbia. His research focuses on improving genetic transformation in maize. He is also the founder of a local program called “Science on Tap”, designed to give graduate students the opportunity to present their research to the community.
Feb 28, 2017 · The three varieties are the Russet Burbank, Ranger Russet and Atlantic. They've previously been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. All three varieties "have the same taste and texture ...
May 17, 2016 · Though long-term epidemiological studies have not directly addressed GE food consumption, available epidemiological data do not show associations between any disease or chronic conditions and the consumption of GE foods. There is some evidence that GE insect-resistant crops have had benefits to human health by reducing insecticide poisonings.
Feb 15, 2024 · Chlormequat was detected in 77 of 96, or 80% of all urine samples. Detection frequencies were higher in 2023 samples compared to 2017 and 2018 to 2022 samples with 16 of 23, or 69%, 17 of 23, or ...
GM potatoes reduce food waste via the non-browning/ non-bruising trait. Potatoes bruised during storage and transport contribute to 400M lbs. of food waste each year. 6 The GMO Potato: from Farm to Plate OES GMOs allow farmers to grow more with less resources.3 In a single year, GMOs allowed farmers to use 59.7M fewer
Food scientists employ their knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, and engineering to investigate the properties of ingredients, assess the impact of processing methods, and enhance the overall quality of food products. Their role involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting results to understand the chemical, physical, and ...
Dec 13, 2017 · The global yearly net income increased by 34.3% in 2010–2012. 13,14 Furthermore, while increasing global yield by 22%, GM crops reduced pesticide (active ingredient) usage by 37% and environmental impact (insecticide and herbicide use) by 18%. 15 To achieve the same yield standards more than 300 million acres of conventional crops would have ...
