Pamela Ronald proučava gene odgovorne za otpornost biljaka na bolesti i stres. U ovom zapanjujućem govoru opisuje svoje desetogodišnje napore u stvaranju sorte riže otporne na dugotrajno plavljenje. Pokazuje kako su genetičkim unaprijeđenjem sjemena spašeni usjevi papaje na Havajima 1950-ih - te tvrdi da bi genetički inženjering mogao biti najučinkovitija mjera za osiguravanje hrane rastućoj populaciji.

Zastupanje genetički modificirane hrane

Modern genetic techniques, alongside ecological farming, offer powerful tools to address food insecurity and environmental strain. A single gene helped rice plants survive flooding, benefiting over three million farmers in Asia. Engineered papayas rescued Hawaii's crop from devastating disease when no alternative worked. Each method should be judged by its impact, not its origin, as science shows engineered crops are as safe as traditional ones.

Genetic Engineering and Organic Farming Can Feed the Future

*Tomorrow's Table*

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