3.Discuss the role of science and research in plant production, including topics such as addressing world hunger, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), organically grown plants, remote-sensing technology, and new/alternative food crops.
a.Discuss the role of science and technology in agricultural-plant production.
b. Describe the use of GMOs in plant production.
Which country has the safest, least expensive food in the world?
What is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief in-house research agency?
How much of the taxpayers money is returned from agricultural research?
How many pounds of apples do Americans eat annually?
What is the trade name of the the technology that prevents apples from browning?
What is the name of the orange pigment used by the body to create Vitamin A?
How much more beta-carotene does a carrot offer today than 25 years ago?
What is the name of the natural product from citrus that is used to remove the white film from carrots called?
What is the main variety of tomato that is used to make tomato paste?
What is the name of the antioxidant that gives tomato that gives tomatoes their red color?
What is the name of the pecan variety that was introduced as insect and disease resistant?
Which of the following features allowed the "Charleston Gray" watermelon to be easily transported?
Which of the following features allowed the "Charleston Gray" watermelon to be easily transported?
How many pounds of peanut does the United States produce annually?
What is the name of the two wheat proteins that determine the mixing properties of flours in forming dough?
What plant seed is being used to make a butter that resembles the flavor, texture and appearance of peanut butter?
What percent of citrus grown in the United States was developed by the ARS?
Peeled and chilled citrus has a longer shelf life than unpeeled citrus.
What vitamin does well known citrus fruit offer us?
What citrus component has been shown to help fight various forms of cancer?
What grape compound has been shown to help reduce cardiovascular disease?
Which method of packaging grapes was the least effective in safeguarding the grapes for shipment?
What is the name of the potato that is most widely used to make potato chips?
What is the most widely used edible oil in the United States?
What is THPC and how is it helpful towards cotton?