'Gm crops' presentation slideshows

Ethical arguments against genetically modified foods

Dr. Gary Comstock Philosophy and Religious Studies Coordinator, Bioethics Program Iowa State University. Ethical arguments against genetically modified foods. Two kinds of ethical arguments against GM foods. 1. Extrinsic objections GMOs are wrong because risks outweigh benefits.

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Centre for Agricultural and Food Economics , K.U. Leuven

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Genetically Modified Organisms in Agriculture

Genetically Modified Organisms in Agriculture. In traditional breeding large pieces of chromosome are moved (by chromosome crossing over) often bringing in undesirable traits (e.g., poor product quality) with the desirable (e.g., pest resistance).

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GMASSURE WORKSHOP PRESENTATION BY WYNAND VAN DER WALT VALLEY LODGE 20 JULY 2016

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Social Reaction to Food Biotechnology

Social Reaction to Food Biotechnology. Dr. Thomas J. Hoban Professor of Sociology and Food Science NC State University. Biotechnology Must Better Meet Perceived Social Needs.

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Chapter 15: Genetic Engineering

Chapter 15: Genetic Engineering. Section 15-3: Applications of Genetic Engineering. Agriculture and Industry. Genetic engineering used to improve products we get from plants and animals Could lead to better, less expensive, more nutritious food, and safer manufacturing processes. GM Crops.

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Rice: A Global Perspective

Rice: A Global Perspective. Presentation by Anne LaFrinier. A Global History of Rice. There are two different domesticated varieties of rice: Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima ; as well as thousands of varieties of wild rice

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Genetically Modified Crops and the Third World

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? Could GM foods contain new toxins?

Part II: Are GM foods safe to eat. ? Is DNA safe to eat?. ? Could antibiotic resistance genes transfer?. ? Could GM foods contain new toxins?. ? Could GM foods cause allergies?. Part II: Are GM crops safe to grow?. ? Could genes escape from crops to cause problems?.

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Direct DNA transfer

Direct DNA transfer. Introduce DNA into cells; assay expression immediately or select for permanently transformed cells. Techniques: Chemical induction Electroporation Particle bombardment (Biolistics). Chemically-Induced Transformation. Typically used on cells without walls

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WALES MOVING TOWARDS A CONTINUING BAN ON GM CROP CULTIVATION

WALES MOVING TOWARDS A CONTINUING BAN ON GM CROP CULTIVATION. WALES Cymru THE LAND OF MY FATHERS H en Wlad Fy Nhadau. WELSH AGRICULTURE. REBECCA EVANS, DEPUTY MINISTER FOR FARMING AND FOOD IN THE WELSH GOVERNMENT RECENTLY STATED (2).

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Genetic modification

Genetic modification. By: Ji Eun Kim Cecilie Eide Ola Skoczek Simon Hagenmaier Dorottya Papi Renaat Myny Sam Chiers Melodie Haelters. Index. Definition History Advantages and disadvantages Examples ( golden rice, sweet corn and long- lasting tomatoes)

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Corporations and Pesticides

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OMG! GMOs!

OMG! GMOs!. What are GMOs and how are they made?. http://www.newscientist.com/gallery/fluorescent-felines-meet-pre-plucked-chickens. Engineering E. coli to produce a foreign protein. http://radbouddigitalart.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/paint-or-bacteria/. Can bacteria produce human proteins?.

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What does variation mean? Variation means the differences in the characteristics of individuals in a population. 2. Complete the table to indicate the cause of variation in phenotypes for the following characteristics: Write a definition for evolution.

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