Top news of the week: 07.04.2020.
Human, Genetically modified food, Biotechnology, Food and Agriculture Organization, Strategic management, Learning
Food And Agriculture
'Unforgiving math': Why intensive agriculture is needed to fight climate change and feed 10 billion people @TedNordhaus @TheBTI https://t.co/phDcdPvopa
Open‘Unforgiving math’: Why intensive agriculture is needed to fight climate change and feed 10 billion people
There is an unforgiving math at the interface of agriculture and the environment.
The vast majority of scientists reject the contention that either mutagenesis or gene editing poses unique dangers.
https://t.co/qaN8L4WkAm #gmo
OpenWhat are mutagenized crops and why they are not labeled and regulated?
Humans have modified food crops for 10,000 years in order to develop varieties with beneficial traits including disease resistance, improved flavor and higher nutrient …
RT @GMOinfoEU: A close examination of these [studies showing adverse effects of GM crops] invariably shows methodological flaws that invalidate any conclusions of adverse effects. A comprehensive review of 35 anti-#GMO articles:
https://t.co/vJ08gIuBv8 https://t.co/8LCpbR0FWD
OpenCharacterization of scientific studies usually cited as evidence of adverse effects of GM food/feed
GM crops are the most studied crops in history. Approximately 5% of the safety studies on them show adverse effects that are a cause for concern and tend to be featured in media reports. ...
Plant Biotechnology is Important for Food Security
Hans Dreyer, the Food and Agriculture Organization's director of plant production and protection, discusses the role that the public sector can play in resea...
.@conagen Receives a Strategic Investment from Sumitomo Chemical: Research and development to support the design of clean green chemicals. https://t.co/8WYr9aAk1Z #greenchemistry #synbio
OpenConagen Receives a Strategic Investment from Sumitomo Chemical
Research and development to support the design of clean green chemicals. Bedford, Mass., March 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Boston-based biotech Conagen has received a strategic ...
Every day, farmers around the world use tools and technology to do more with less. Plant science can help farmers balance their water use with their production on the farm. Learn the specifics in our adapted blog post from @GMOAnswers https://t.co/WCQqAVnDGx https://t.co/2Seqn3RQzW
OpenWater for Sustainable Growth: How Plant Science is One Solution
writeup on water, sustainable growth and plant science as a solution to climate change and drought
RT @CropLifeAmerica: From nutrition, STEM, agriculture, dairy, farming, ranching, and more, here are some great resources for online learning in all areas of the #ag industry! https://t.co/U7uGibfbLp
OpenThe top resources for online farm-related learning opportunities
We have gathered a list of helpful online learning options to aid students in their journey for continuous learning, even when school is closed.