Paul Vincelli
Genetic Literacy
Lexington, KY, United States
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Talking Biotech: A former skeptic's struggle to bring GMO crops to Bolivia
Educator Cecilia Gonzalez: Bolivia has had to import GMO corn from Argentina due to crop failures. Insect-resistant Bt crops could help, while also reducing pesticide use. → Read More
Crops and chemicals: What does the future hold for GMOs and pesticides?
Farmers are using more chemicals on crops. True or False? Total pesticide use by farmers in the USA has gone up somewhat in certain crops, and down in othe → Read More
Talking Biotech: Is genetic engineering the best way to resuscitate the American chestnut from blight?
Plant biologist Jared Westbrook: 4 billion American chestnut trees have died because of blight in the 20th century. Now, there are less than 100 large survivors. Is genetic engineering a savior? → Read More
When genetic engineering is the environmentally friendly choice
The newest generation of genetically engineered crops, using CRISPR gene editing, can help farmers fight pests with only minimal changes to the plant--and with sizable sustainability benefits. → Read More
When genetic engineering is the environmentally friendly choice
CRISPR gene editing can fight crop disease far more benignly than conventional practices. → Read More
When genetic engineering is the environmentally friendly choice
Which is more disruptive to a plant: genetic engineering or conventional breeding? → Read More
15 tips to better communicate about GMOs with the public
Plant pathology professor Paul Vincelli shares what social science research and his years of experience have taught him about communication on this hot-button topic. → Read More