Gene-editing provides a unique solution to organic farming: modifying crops to grow better without the use of agricultural chemicals, increasing crop yield and quality. But the EU will have to change legislation if they want to use biotechnology to increase sustainability. (4)
One of the biggest drivers of global climate change and biodiversity loss is the conversion of natural land into agricultural land. Meaning, organic farming may globally lead to more net harm than local good. (3)
Honored to be the recipient of the ASHS 2021 Graduate Student Award for UFβs Environmental Horticulture Dept.! Thank you to my home department for the nomination ππ»
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From fighting COVID-19 to making healthy fruits and vegetables more palatable, CRISPR has made a lot of headway in just 7 years. https://t.co/Fb0s0b4suN @genengnews
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Bees don't only come in yellow. Xylocopa caerulea is a species of carpenter bee, that is brilliantly blue. They live in Southeast Asia, India and Southern China, and are generally non-aggressive .
Amazing photos from a classroom launch of Growing Under the Rainbow! Love to see this project come to life in the hands of amazing teachers and students ππ±π₯°
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