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Genetic Maize

Genetic Maize

http://www.geneticmaize.com

This blog is my small attempt to dispel myths abut GMOs and science in general, to encourage contemplation of science ethics, and to share my musings about science and culture.

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  • About this blog

    Posted on Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 08:41 in blogging

    As you may already know, I’m a co-blogger at Biofortified, the group blog on plant genetics and genetic engineering. Especially since winning the Ashoka Changemakers GMO Risk or Rescue contest, I’ve committed to helping to make Biofortified t...

  • Does using GMOs really increase pesticide use?

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 01:15 in response

    The Organic Center recently released Impacts of Genetically Engineered Crops on Pesticide Use: The First Thirteen Years by Dr. Charles Benbrook, agricultural economist and “Chief Scientist” of the Organic Center. I can’t help but get the feelin...

  • Does using GMOs really increase pesticide use?

    Posted on Tuesday November 24th, 2009 at 17:15 in response, pesticide

    The Organic Center recently released Impacts of Genetically Engineered Crops on Pesticide Use: The First Thirteen Years by Dr. Charles Benbrook, agricultural economist and “Chief Scientist” of the Organic Center. I can’t help but ge...

  • Silicon Food

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 07:15 in fun, reprint

    Do you know the consequences of calling some food “organic” and others not organic? Comic from Cowbirds in Love by Sanjay Kulkarni. h/t Nathaniel Ginder...

  • Silicon Food

    Posted on Sunday November 22nd, 2009 at 23:15 in fun, organic, reprint

    Do you know the consequences of calling some food “organic” and others not organic? Comic from Cowbirds in Love by Sanjay Kulkarni.h/t Nathaniel Ginder...

  • A Vf gene a day keeps the fungus away

    Posted on Sunday November 15th, 2009 at 22:59 in research

    Ever gotten apples from the farmer’s market or grocery store only to have them go bad in the back of your fridge? I know I have. Just a few weeks ago, I got about 20 apples from the CSA. Unfortunately, I can only eat so many per day and they starte...

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GusGITForestry

5 stars Gus

Always good to find non biased information resources on GMO topics :-) A+

Posted: November 29th, 2008 | More Reviews From GusGITForestry | Report This Comment

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