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.
Researchers have made a new discovery that could save peaches from brown rot.
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.
Small changes to plants’ DNA could help reduce food waste and fight climate change.
Better genetic understanding could lead to stronger, healthier varieties
From chocolate chip to peanut butter, scientists are working to keep cookie ingredients safe from threats