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Exploring Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Food Security: Chapters 10 Insights

This assignment focuses on key themes from Chapter 10, including the implications of agricultural biotechnology, the relevance of seed banks, and the challenges posed by genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Students are encouraged to explore the impact of biofuels on food prices and crop diversity, emphasizing the importance of preserving genetic variety against crop failure. The "Doomsday Seed Vault" serves as a critical example of conservation efforts. Comprehensive understanding of pesticides versus biocontrols and integrated pest management is also required for discussion in the next class.

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Exploring Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Food Security: Chapters 10 Insights

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  1. Homework • Should have already completed: Chapter 10 – Agriculture, Biotechnology and the Future of Food. Read pages 252 – 257 • For next class, Read pages 257 (starting at Seed Banks to 261 stopping at Genetically Modified Food. • Project due tomorrow, ideally in class but the latest is 5:00 EST

  2. New material – Chapter 10 • What happens when invasive species are introduced

  3. New material – Chapter 10 • What are genetically modified crops? Give an example and why are they feared?

  4. What are Biofuels? • Biofuels = are derived from organic materials • Replace petroleum in engines • Ethanol = a biofuel derived from corn • 2007 subsidies doubled production • Food prices increased • Farmers sold corn for ethanol, not food • Farmers planted biofuels, not food crops • Riots erupted in many nations

  5. Preserving crop diversity • Preserving native variants protects against crop failure • Monocultures are vulnerable • Wild relatives contain genes that can provide resistance to disease and pests • But Mexico has lifted its ban on transgenic corn • We have lost a great deal of genetic diversity in crops • U.S. crops have decreased 90% in diversity • Market forces discourage diversity in food’s appearance • Food producers prefer uniform, standardized food

  6. New material – Chapter 10 • Explain the purpose of the “Doomsday Seed Vault?” • Is it truly necessary? Explain

  7. Seed banks are living museums • Seed banks = institutions that preserve seed types as living museums of genetic diversity • Seeds are collected, stored, and periodically planted The “doomsday seed vault” in Norway stores millions of seeds from around the world

  8. New material – Chapter 10 • Pesticides versus Biocontrols • Sea otters and their role • Kudzu and Cane Toads • IPM (integrated Pest Management)

  9. Reminder of Tuesday • Remember we are meeting in the computer lab on Friday to work our the research project

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