Search results
Apr 8, 2024 · It has invested heavily in potato genetics, using GMO technology to produce its innate potato range that aims to improve sustainability of established potato varieties and reduce food waste.
3 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.
- Jonas Jergon Christensen
People also ask
Can genetically modified food crops solve global food security challenges?
Did genetically engineered potatoes kill dinosaurs?
Should gene-edited crops be considered GMOs?
How does genetic engineering affect GM crops?
Apr 2, 2024 · Genetically modified (GM) and gene-edited (GE) food crops have emerged as transformative technologies in agriculture, offering potential solutions to address global food security challenges. This chapter overviews the current status and future prospects of...
Apr 8, 2024 · Numerous soil science studies have examined the effects of conservation tillage adoption on carbon sequestration. While these studies do not necessarily identify the contributions of GM crops, GM crops have resulted in reduced tillage, therefore the results of increased soil conservation practices are applicable to the continuous cropping, zero ...
Apr 12, 2024 · The Commission has authorised five genetically modified crops (3 maize and 2 soybeans) and renewed the authorisation for three maize crops used for food and feed. All of these GMOs have gone through a comprehensive and stringent authorisation procedure, including a favourable scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Apr 19, 2024 · Walter DeJong, a potato breeder and geneticist at Cornell University, who isn't a real fan of Monsanto, contends GM potatoes, such as those being developed in Indonesia to resist potato blight, make sense, and should be registered. Maxmen quoted DeJong as saying, the potato's future is uncertain because of politics, rather than faulty science.
Apr 15, 2024 · First humans in Europe. The British scientific establishment is up in arms over “Frankenstein” foods again, following an experiment that suggested there might be a health risk from genetically modified crops.
