Sir Brian Heap discusses how we might control humanity's impact on the environment, including the contribution to be made by genetically modified crops.
With regards Sir Brian Heap's comment about genetically modified crops offering enhanced nutritional value, I see that European researchers have created a GM strain of South African white corn fortified with large amounts of beta carotene and ascorbate and folate (precursors of vitamin C and folic acid) - this has to be good for the people of Africa, hasn't it?
The head of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council yesterday also warned that demand for food and energy will jump 50% by 2030 as the population tops 8.3 billion; so, without investing in the science to deliver higher crop yields, there is a significant likelihood we will not have the kinds of food levels we need to ensure food security.
With regards Sir Brian Heap's comment about genetically modified crops offering enhanced nutritional value, I see that European researchers have created a GM strain of South African white corn fortified with large amounts of beta carotene and ascorbate and folate (precursors of vitamin C and folic acid) - this has to be good for the people of Africa, hasn't it?
thethinkingteacher 2 years ago
The head of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council yesterday also warned that demand for food and energy will jump 50% by 2030 as the population tops 8.3 billion; so, without investing in the science to deliver higher crop yields, there is a significant likelihood we will not have the kinds of food levels we need to ensure food security.
apoliticalchristian 2 years ago