This lecture will help you understand Transgenic

This lecture will help you understand:

Transgenic maize in Oaxaca

Today, we are producing more food person

Food security

We face both too little and too much food

Quantity and quality of food is important

The green revolution

The green revolution brought benefits and harm

The green revolution in India

Monocultures increase output, but at a cost

Pests and pollinators

Resistance to pesticides

Biological control

Biocontrol agents may become pests themselves

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

We depend on insects to pollinate crops

Conservation of pollinators is vital

Genetically modified organisms

Genetic engineering has both benefits and risks

Biotechnology is impacting our lives

Some genetically modified foods

Genetic engineering versus agricultural breeding

Biotechnology is changing our world

What are the impacts of GM crops?

Supporters maintain that GM crops are safe

Studies on GM foods show mixed results

The GM debate involves more than science

GMO producers are suing farmers

Nations differ in their acceptance of GM foods

Preserving crop diversity: insurance against failure

Preserving crop diversity: seed banks

Eating animal products has significant impacts

Feedlot agriculture

The benefits and drawbacks of feedlots

Energy choices through food choices

Environmental ramifications of eating meat

Aquaculture

Aquaculture is growing rapidly

The benefits and drawbacks of aquaculture

Sustainable Agriculture

A standardized meaning for “organic”

The market for organic food is increasing

The benefits of organic farming

The U. S. doesn’t financially support organic farmers

Organic agriculture succeeds in cities

Locally supported agriculture is growing

Conclusion