The video is inspired by a popular TV show investigating crime scenes. Here, however, the investigators are solving cases in the field of plant science investigations (PSI). The stunning phenomenon that soybean plants can survive herbicide treatments and grow on fields without weed competition is investigated using DNA extraction, Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gene analysis etc. Transgenes are found that make the soybean plants herbicide resistant. These genes can be detected in soybean plants as well as in food products such as tofu that are found on the supermarket shelf. This video addresses questions about genes and transgenes in food we all eat DNA and genes every day - and the use of transgenic crops for food production. It is a student production inspired from research projects of a Plant Physiology (HORT301) course for Horticulture and Biology students at Purdue University as an entry for the www.ChloroFilms.org video competition.
Great job! I'm going to use your video with my 8th grade science class!
vfinnerty66 4 months ago
Wasn't able to watch the whole video because of the prison yard music.
interstitialofficial 2 years ago
what procedure/method was used to extract and then duplicate the gene/dna? i really need to know for my upcoming science project! thanks:)
2Maniz 2 years ago
An excellent composition of scientific facts, methods and awareness. Every aspect was well done! Thanks for sharing this with us.
swarthoutcuticles 2 years ago
Great work!!
Makes me proud to be a Purdue Hort Dept Alumnus.
Say hi to Dr. Weller
philliplamport 2 years ago
Awesome! I learned so much from this video. Great editing, great beats.
reelgrrls 2 years ago
I LOVE THIS!
I LEARNED SOMETHING :D
nosnowherecom 2 years ago
So much about this video is incredible, from the easily understandable presentation, the comprehensiveness, to the sexy hair flip.
cad1llac1990 2 years ago
Awesome video! Love it!
Krimsonight 2 years ago
Great Video Ellen 100% Winner!!
kennytingley 2 years ago