A Conversation About Innovation in Food & Agriculture
A Conversation About Innovation in Food & Agriculture
Recent innovations in gene editing can save crops like oranges, cocoa beans and coffee beans from harmful diseases that have the potential to render them extinct. By embracing this technology, society can ensure that generations to come will still be able to enjoy our favorite foods — and increase access to affordable, nutritious food worldwide.
From pest and disease resistance to improved animal health, here are 11 awesome benefits of agriculture gene editing
Despite the ability to turn cassava into an endless number of palatable dishes, the vegetable has two major issues affecting the people who rely on it the most.
Agricultural innovations like gene editing could provide the solutions we need to protect food crops that the world relies on, like bananas, corn, and oranges.
Plants and crops are vulnerable to two related threats: climate change and the rapid spread of insects due to warming temperatures.
Researchers are re-introducing desirable characteristics into the modern tomato.
Scientists can use gene editing to develop climate-friendly crops.
Astronauts and city dwellers alike will enjoy the perks of this tomato.
2 billion people did not have regular access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food in 2019. Gene editing is an innovation that could provide new solutions.
A PhD candidate at Michigan State University, Natalie specializes in potatoes – in particular, looking at which genes make certain potatoes naturally resistant.
Amit Dhingra has a deep passion for nutritious food. His childhood experiences growing up in India motivated him to pursue a career in crop improvement.
Agricultural innovations like gene editing could provide the solutions we need to protect food crops that the world relies on, like bananas, corn, and oranges.
Finding a solution to onion center rot is critical to saving Georgia’s onion industry and our favorite chilis, soups, and stews.
Despite the ability to turn cassava into an endless number of palatable dishes, the vegetable has two major issues affecting the people who rely on it the most.
A conversation with Dr. Wayne Parrott, University of Georgia
From pest and disease resistance to improved animal health, here are 11 awesome benefits of agriculture gene editing