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The American Chestnut Tree is Coming Back. Who is It For?

Modern Farmer

For years, controversy has swirled around the ethics of using novel biotechnology for species conservation. White paper bags festooned the taller trees, their flowers covered to manage fertilization. And unlike other biotechnology researchers, Powell has focused on technology for environmental restoration, not for personal profit. “I

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From Commodification to Conservation: Restoring Agrobiodiversity through Seed Breeding – Part I: 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions means moving away from the use of high-energy and polluting nitrogenous fertilizers. In contrast, today’s dominant players genetically engineer and mass produce seed alongside complementary inputs including fertilizers and pesticides. Diverse plants and manure must take their place. Source: Philip H.

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