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6 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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Mar 19, 2024 · Potato biofortification is a comprehensive approach aimed at enhancing the nutritional content of potatoes, addressing widespread nutrient deficiencies and contributing to global food security. This systematic review examines the existing literature on various aspects of potato biofortification, encompassing genetic, agronomic, and biotechnological strategies. The review highlights the ...
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Apr 8, 2024 · Fast-food giants see GMOs as a threat to their reputation and pulled the plug in the 1990s after a backlash against the launch of Monsanto’s original GMO potato
Mar 22, 2024 · Now, in the wake of a new federal law mandating labeling food containing GMOs, the myth has returned. ... Re-examining 10 science-challenged studies suggesting GMOs are harmful;
Apr 7, 2024 · This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Luther Burbank was an American plant breeder whose prodigious production of useful varieties of fruits, flowers, vegetables, and grasses encouraged the development of plant breeding into a modern science.
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Mar 20, 2024 · At least one conventional crop breeder and even an organic farmer consider genetically modified crops worth being allowed on the market. The example is GMO potatoes that aren't registered because of opposition to GMO foods, even though they could help reduce the use of pesticides and save a higher percentage of potatoes against diseases and insects.
2 days ago · A genetically modified organism (GMO) is any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.The exact definition of a genetically modified organism and what constitutes genetic engineering varies, with the most common being an organism altered in a way that "does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination".
