Articles related to "Genetically Modified Plants"

The big selling point of genetically engineered crops is their increased resistance to herbicides, pests and pathogens. However, what is the cost to the environment?

Transgenic crops have been around since the early 90s. However, not many studies have been conducted to determine their impact on the wild crop population.

This article provides an introduction to genetics, a relatively new field of science that has made its way into many areas of study.

Researchers are taking food to a whole new level by creating foods that are directly beneficial to human health.

A large portion of the world's population consumes rice as a staple, but in a polished form that lacks required dietary iron.

Australian researchers are a step closer to turning plants into 'biofactories' producing oils to replace petrochemicals used in manufacturing plastics and other products.

The prospect of genetically engineering humans is still sitting in Pandora's Box, but the genetic engineering of the food supply is generating a heated public debate.

A simple how to guide to create a butterfly garden. Environmentally friendly herb gardening to attract bees and butterflies. Insect pollinators are in serious decline.

Growing a genetically modified crop for genetically modified food carries the risk of a transgene escaping into the wild. Why/how hybridization with wild plants occurs.

Pick the best tools, supplies, and products for organic gardeners at gift-giving time to make organic gardening easy and enjoyable.