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Toward Sustainability: A place for GE in organic production?
Toward Sustainability: A place for GE in organic production?
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Dec 3, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
Dr. Mark Williams has extensive training in molecular biology. He also is interested in sustainable crop production, and leads training in organic production at University of Kentucky. In this interview he speaks about the intersection of these areas, touching on how what have been treated as disparate approaches really fit well together. Dr. Williams touches on gene editing, food labeling, environmental impact, and how education efforts need to focus on sustainable agriculture using the best tools going forward. Hosted by Dr. Paul Vincelli Also, Chelsea Boonstra and The Boonstra Report.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that brings your lab’s world-changing research together in one shared space. Learn more at https://www.colabra.app/# TALKING BIOTECHTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkingbiotechWebsite: https://www.colabra.app/podcasts/talking-biotech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colabrahqThe Talking Biotech podcast is distinct from Dr. Kevin Folta's teaching and research roles at the University of Florida. The views expressed on the show are those of Dr. Folta and his guests, and do not reflect the opinions of the university or Colabra.
Released:
Dec 3, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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