Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEngineering Plant Virus Resistance
Episode 135
Dr. Devang Mehta has been working in virus suppression in cassava, a key food staple in the Developing world. In this week’s podcast he speaks about…
8 years ago
Biotech, Farming and the Developing World
Episode 134
Those that live in the affluent countries of the West have little clue of the challenges of farming in the Developing World. In this special episode…
8 years ago
An Extension Agronomist’s View of GE Crops
Episode 133
The Extension arm of the Land Grant University system provides a link between university research and the farm. Extension specialists are profession…
8 years ago
Indian Suicides and Farmer Debt
Episode 132
The problem of farmer suicides in India is very real, and has been for some time. Suicides are driven by indebtedness, and there are many reasons tha…
8 years ago
Engineering Functional Foods for Human Health
Episode 131
Dr. Monica Schmidt from the University of Arizona has an interest in using technology to make foods that are better for people. Elimination of funga…
8 years ago
Transgenic Plants and Industrial Protein Production
Episode 130
Many important enzymes, industrial and therapeutic proteins are manufactured using transgenic plants. Plants offer many benefits to protein producti…
8 years, 1 month ago
Rice Domestication and Diversity
Episode 129
Rice is a world food staple with an incredible story. Dr. Susan McCouch from Cornell University has been studying rice genetics for decades, and dir…
8 years, 1 month ago
Insect Gene Drives (Part 2)
Episode 128
Dr. Jennifer Kuzma received her training in biochemistry, and then later found herself working in social sciences. She is now the Co-Director of the…
8 years, 1 month ago
Insect Gene Drives (Part 1)
Episode 127
Gene drives are a powerful technology that may be used to control pests. The concepts key off of exploiting genetic vulnerabilities that are rapidly…
8 years, 1 month ago
Pandora’s Picnic Basket; Talking to the Public
Episode 126
Over the long history of biotech crops and microorganisms Dr. Alan McHughen has been part of the conversation. His 2000 book Pandora’s Picnic Basket…
8 years, 2 months ago