This was the presentation given at the Trottier Symposium in Montreal, Canada, September 27, 2015. The session was "A Question of Evidence" and discussed major scientific topics of public controversy.
Modern Ag Tecnologies in Plants and Animals- Conversations with a Concerned P...University of Florida
A discussion of strategies to discuss modern facets of science with a concerned public, with an emphasis on biotechnology. Presented at Michigan State University for graduate students, and a group or regulators from Mexico and Costa Rica.
Lessons Learned in Communicating Plant Science Topics to a Concerned PublicUniversity of Florida
The current state of genetic engineering technologies and how to effectively talk about them to the public. Presented on 6/4/2016 at the annual conference of American Public Gardens.
A presentation to the Beef Cattle Short Course at the University of Florida, discussing the new techniques in animal and plant breeding, along with understanding the public, and how to communicate these concepts with them.
A talk for an agriculture audience to introduce them to new gene editing technologies and how they are changing plant and animal breeding. Presented June 6, 2016 at GCREC in Balm, FL
A discussion of how social media is used to harm scientists' reputations. A discussion of current issues in genetic engineering. Presented as part of a night with Skeptic Society of St. Louis, 6/10/2016
Presentation on science communication for scientists and ag producers, with a focus on the proper way to engage public audiences. Some of the contemporary issues in contentious-issues science communication are discussed, primarily with the use of Freedom of Information Act implementation to harm scientists that present their interpretations.
Address to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association 2015 annual meeting in Palm Beach, FL. Discusses the role of biotechnology in the future of the state's ag crops and how our industries and farmers can better communicate the topic to a concerned public.
Presented to the Florida Farm Bureau winter conference, February 7, 2017 in Ocala, FL. The presentation covers the use of new gene editing techniques in animals, plants and medical application. The techniques are contrasted against conventional transgenic approaches. Regulatory concerns were stressed as was the need for ag producers to step up and into the conversation.
Modern Ag Tecnologies in Plants and Animals- Conversations with a Concerned P...University of Florida
A discussion of strategies to discuss modern facets of science with a concerned public, with an emphasis on biotechnology. Presented at Michigan State University for graduate students, and a group or regulators from Mexico and Costa Rica.
Lessons Learned in Communicating Plant Science Topics to a Concerned PublicUniversity of Florida
The current state of genetic engineering technologies and how to effectively talk about them to the public. Presented on 6/4/2016 at the annual conference of American Public Gardens.
A presentation to the Beef Cattle Short Course at the University of Florida, discussing the new techniques in animal and plant breeding, along with understanding the public, and how to communicate these concepts with them.
A talk for an agriculture audience to introduce them to new gene editing technologies and how they are changing plant and animal breeding. Presented June 6, 2016 at GCREC in Balm, FL
A discussion of how social media is used to harm scientists' reputations. A discussion of current issues in genetic engineering. Presented as part of a night with Skeptic Society of St. Louis, 6/10/2016
Presentation on science communication for scientists and ag producers, with a focus on the proper way to engage public audiences. Some of the contemporary issues in contentious-issues science communication are discussed, primarily with the use of Freedom of Information Act implementation to harm scientists that present their interpretations.
Address to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association 2015 annual meeting in Palm Beach, FL. Discusses the role of biotechnology in the future of the state's ag crops and how our industries and farmers can better communicate the topic to a concerned public.
Presented to the Florida Farm Bureau winter conference, February 7, 2017 in Ocala, FL. The presentation covers the use of new gene editing techniques in animals, plants and medical application. The techniques are contrasted against conventional transgenic approaches. Regulatory concerns were stressed as was the need for ag producers to step up and into the conversation.
The document discusses strategies for scientists to communicate effectively with the public about genetically modified foods and biotechnology given that public records laws have been abused by activists to intimidate and harass scientists. It provides recommendations for scientists to be transparent in their work, emphasize shared values with the public around issues like health and the environment, and highlight examples of how biotechnology has benefited farmers and consumers. The document also outlines missed opportunities from biotechnology research that has not reached the public due to opposition.
NACM Agricultural Suppliers Meeting, Jan 20, 2017 at the Hilton Conference Center in Gainesville, FL. The slides accompany a presentation about how to explain agricultural concepts to the public, borrowing from what has been learned from psychology, crisis communication and public service.
New Strategies in Communicating Biotechnology Topics to Concerned ConsumersUniversity of Florida
July 29, 2015 seminar at Monsanto Company, discussing what has been learned from teaching concepts in biotechnology to farmers, dietitians and scientists.
Kevin Folta speaks to the American Seed Trade Association, clarifying subjects in plant genetic improvement. What are the differences between traditional breeding, mutagenesis, transgenic crop technology and other mechanisms? What does the future hold? This talk compares and contrasts the current state of the art of plant genetic improvement.
Presentation to the Cornell Alliance for Science on the genetic engineering (GMO) innovations in fruits and vegetable crops.
Another presentation provided in an effort to demonstrate my interests in full transparency, and free distribution of my developed resources. Please use in any way that is helpful to you.
Florida Food Crop Industries and GMO: talking to a concerned publicUniversity of Florida
1) The document discusses communicating with the public about genetic engineering and agricultural innovations. It notes that while GE has benefits for farmers, there is significant public pushback.
2) It recommends focusing the message on shared values like food safety and the environment. Tell personal stories to establish trust. Emphasize specific innovations that could help farmers and consumers.
3) Examples discussed include virus-resistant papaya and cassava, 'Golden Rice' for vitamin A deficiency, and research on citrus greening and bacterial wilt in tomatoes. The document argues Florida producers could benefit from new technologies and greater public engagement.
This was a keynote address to Food and Farm Care in Saskatoon, SK Canada, December 14, 2016. The talk centered on strategies for ag producers to be more effective in communication at the public interface about any "hot button" issue in farming and food, issues like hormones, antibiotics, GMO or pesticides. There is a clear method to help the public understand how these technologies work, as well as their relative risk and benefit. A lot has to do with trust. This strategy speaks about these topics as well as how to be an improved voice in social media.
2015 Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers symposium discusses how to engage public dialog in the area of transgenic (GMO) technology. Animal and plant biotech are discussed, along with ways to hone the messaging to communicate effectively with a concerned audience.
The document discusses effective strategies for agricultural experts to communicate with the public about farming practices. It notes that consumers have concerns about how food is produced but experts have not adequately engaged in the conversation. The key strategies discussed are to lead conversations by emphasizing shared values like food safety and animal welfare, use personal stories to build trust, provide credible sources to back up scientific facts, and engage proactively through social media to shape the public narrative. The goal is for experts to have an open dialogue to increase understanding of new technologies and address misinformation.
A keynote symposium talk to Grow Canada, December 7, 2016. The topic was the effects of climate change and how ag producers and agricultural researchers are studying opportunities to adapt to warmer temperatures. The session focuses on communications strategies that emphasize adaptation over the contentious issues of cause or mitigation. The hope it to continue productive agricultural production without becoming mired in policy discussion, and the science of adaptation will inform discussion in climate change cause and mitigation.
Florida Food Crop industries and GMO: Talking to a Concerned PublicUniversity of Florida
Presentation for Certified Crop Advisor extension meeting on how to effectively discuss crop biotechnology with concerned clientele. How to empower producers with information to effectively communicate the information.
Communicating Concepts in Genetic EngineeringKevin Folta
This document provides guidance on effectively communicating about genetic engineering and GMOs to the general public. It begins by explaining that most people lack understanding of the science and are influenced by manufactured risk. It recommends starting discussions by establishing common ground and values, then using logic and evidence while also appealing to emotion. Key points to convey include: genetic improvement is a continuum that predates GMOs; GMOs extend precise breeding; few commercially available GMOs focus on virus/insect resistance and herbicide tolerance; strengths and limitations should be acknowledged. Lost opportunities from GMO opposition like golden rice are highlighted. Farmers are suggested as credible communicators. Overall it emphasizes understanding audiences, focusing on the unsure middle, and discussing benefits of applications like disease
Will Potato Growers be Allowed to Benefit from New Technology? Kevin Folta
The document discusses issues around new potato technologies and communicating with the public. It provides background on the speaker's research funding and department. It then discusses challenges with potato breeding, benefits of past GM potatoes, and new genetic solutions on the horizon. The rest of the document outlines strategies for effectively communicating with the public, such as appealing to shared values, personalizing the message, and discussing opportunities rather than focusing only on risks. The goal is to have more engagement from the agricultural community to provide accurate information to non-experts.
How to Change the Hearts and Minds of a Concerned PublicKevin Folta
Slides from 2016 Crop Connect in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The presentation talks about the current problem in the discussion of genetic engineering, and how farm producers need to be part of the solution. presented February 11, 2016
This document discusses effective communication of agricultural science. It notes that universities are good at generating agricultural innovations but must ensure equal access to those innovations through communication. The problem is that marketing fear and pseudoscience can undermine support for science-based agriculture. Scientists need to speak up more effectively to share the priorities of farmers, consumers, the environment and those in need. Many agricultural innovations could help those groups but opposition has stalled some, like golden rice. The document encourages sharing stories and experiences about agriculture through blogging, social media, speaking and starting science cafes to improve communication about innovations in agriculture.
A discussion on science communication, especially around the area of plant biotechnology. Presented to officials from the Limagrain Corporation, March 12, 2015.
Agriculture has greatly benefited from biotech crops, yet these technologies have a poor public perception. Farmers are among the most trusted professionals in society, and they benefit from these innovations, yet they are less likely to engage a curious, concerned and sometimes critical public. This slide show was presented at InfoAg 2015 with the goal of encouraging farmers and other producers to join the conversation, and providing the tools and philosophy to discuss science in public space.
Consumer-Assisted Selection: Making New Plants that Look, Smell and Taste Be...Kevin Folta
The Plant Innovation Center at the University of Florida is an interdisciplinary group of researchers that span five colleges, conspiring to make fruits and vegetables more attractive. The work uses the model of Consumer Assisted Selection, monitoring consumer preferences and then defining breeding and production priorities based on observed outcomes. The concept is a simple one-- Use what we have learned from analysis of market segments to define what food improvements might look like, then use the best technologies to achieve those goals. (Slides created by Dr. Dave Clark for the PIC, used by Folta with permission).
This presentation was delivered to a group from Kansas Farm Bureau in Wichita KS, October 14, 2016. The main theme is how do ag producers communicate what they do using a values-based approach. How can we better discuss farming science and technology, including the seeds used in growing cattle feed and human food products.
Genetic engineering innovations in fruits and vegetables that are poised to help farmers, consumers, the environment and the needy. A compilation of existing strategies and future deployments.
The document discusses strategies for scientists to communicate effectively with the public about genetically modified foods and biotechnology given that public records laws have been abused by activists to intimidate and harass scientists. It provides recommendations for scientists to be transparent in their work, emphasize shared values with the public around issues like health and the environment, and highlight examples of how biotechnology has benefited farmers and consumers. The document also outlines missed opportunities from biotechnology research that has not reached the public due to opposition.
NACM Agricultural Suppliers Meeting, Jan 20, 2017 at the Hilton Conference Center in Gainesville, FL. The slides accompany a presentation about how to explain agricultural concepts to the public, borrowing from what has been learned from psychology, crisis communication and public service.
New Strategies in Communicating Biotechnology Topics to Concerned ConsumersUniversity of Florida
July 29, 2015 seminar at Monsanto Company, discussing what has been learned from teaching concepts in biotechnology to farmers, dietitians and scientists.
Kevin Folta speaks to the American Seed Trade Association, clarifying subjects in plant genetic improvement. What are the differences between traditional breeding, mutagenesis, transgenic crop technology and other mechanisms? What does the future hold? This talk compares and contrasts the current state of the art of plant genetic improvement.
Presentation to the Cornell Alliance for Science on the genetic engineering (GMO) innovations in fruits and vegetable crops.
Another presentation provided in an effort to demonstrate my interests in full transparency, and free distribution of my developed resources. Please use in any way that is helpful to you.
Florida Food Crop Industries and GMO: talking to a concerned publicUniversity of Florida
1) The document discusses communicating with the public about genetic engineering and agricultural innovations. It notes that while GE has benefits for farmers, there is significant public pushback.
2) It recommends focusing the message on shared values like food safety and the environment. Tell personal stories to establish trust. Emphasize specific innovations that could help farmers and consumers.
3) Examples discussed include virus-resistant papaya and cassava, 'Golden Rice' for vitamin A deficiency, and research on citrus greening and bacterial wilt in tomatoes. The document argues Florida producers could benefit from new technologies and greater public engagement.
This was a keynote address to Food and Farm Care in Saskatoon, SK Canada, December 14, 2016. The talk centered on strategies for ag producers to be more effective in communication at the public interface about any "hot button" issue in farming and food, issues like hormones, antibiotics, GMO or pesticides. There is a clear method to help the public understand how these technologies work, as well as their relative risk and benefit. A lot has to do with trust. This strategy speaks about these topics as well as how to be an improved voice in social media.
2015 Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers symposium discusses how to engage public dialog in the area of transgenic (GMO) technology. Animal and plant biotech are discussed, along with ways to hone the messaging to communicate effectively with a concerned audience.
The document discusses effective strategies for agricultural experts to communicate with the public about farming practices. It notes that consumers have concerns about how food is produced but experts have not adequately engaged in the conversation. The key strategies discussed are to lead conversations by emphasizing shared values like food safety and animal welfare, use personal stories to build trust, provide credible sources to back up scientific facts, and engage proactively through social media to shape the public narrative. The goal is for experts to have an open dialogue to increase understanding of new technologies and address misinformation.
A keynote symposium talk to Grow Canada, December 7, 2016. The topic was the effects of climate change and how ag producers and agricultural researchers are studying opportunities to adapt to warmer temperatures. The session focuses on communications strategies that emphasize adaptation over the contentious issues of cause or mitigation. The hope it to continue productive agricultural production without becoming mired in policy discussion, and the science of adaptation will inform discussion in climate change cause and mitigation.
Florida Food Crop industries and GMO: Talking to a Concerned PublicUniversity of Florida
Presentation for Certified Crop Advisor extension meeting on how to effectively discuss crop biotechnology with concerned clientele. How to empower producers with information to effectively communicate the information.
Communicating Concepts in Genetic EngineeringKevin Folta
This document provides guidance on effectively communicating about genetic engineering and GMOs to the general public. It begins by explaining that most people lack understanding of the science and are influenced by manufactured risk. It recommends starting discussions by establishing common ground and values, then using logic and evidence while also appealing to emotion. Key points to convey include: genetic improvement is a continuum that predates GMOs; GMOs extend precise breeding; few commercially available GMOs focus on virus/insect resistance and herbicide tolerance; strengths and limitations should be acknowledged. Lost opportunities from GMO opposition like golden rice are highlighted. Farmers are suggested as credible communicators. Overall it emphasizes understanding audiences, focusing on the unsure middle, and discussing benefits of applications like disease
Will Potato Growers be Allowed to Benefit from New Technology? Kevin Folta
The document discusses issues around new potato technologies and communicating with the public. It provides background on the speaker's research funding and department. It then discusses challenges with potato breeding, benefits of past GM potatoes, and new genetic solutions on the horizon. The rest of the document outlines strategies for effectively communicating with the public, such as appealing to shared values, personalizing the message, and discussing opportunities rather than focusing only on risks. The goal is to have more engagement from the agricultural community to provide accurate information to non-experts.
How to Change the Hearts and Minds of a Concerned PublicKevin Folta
Slides from 2016 Crop Connect in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The presentation talks about the current problem in the discussion of genetic engineering, and how farm producers need to be part of the solution. presented February 11, 2016
This document discusses effective communication of agricultural science. It notes that universities are good at generating agricultural innovations but must ensure equal access to those innovations through communication. The problem is that marketing fear and pseudoscience can undermine support for science-based agriculture. Scientists need to speak up more effectively to share the priorities of farmers, consumers, the environment and those in need. Many agricultural innovations could help those groups but opposition has stalled some, like golden rice. The document encourages sharing stories and experiences about agriculture through blogging, social media, speaking and starting science cafes to improve communication about innovations in agriculture.
A discussion on science communication, especially around the area of plant biotechnology. Presented to officials from the Limagrain Corporation, March 12, 2015.
Agriculture has greatly benefited from biotech crops, yet these technologies have a poor public perception. Farmers are among the most trusted professionals in society, and they benefit from these innovations, yet they are less likely to engage a curious, concerned and sometimes critical public. This slide show was presented at InfoAg 2015 with the goal of encouraging farmers and other producers to join the conversation, and providing the tools and philosophy to discuss science in public space.
Consumer-Assisted Selection: Making New Plants that Look, Smell and Taste Be...Kevin Folta
The Plant Innovation Center at the University of Florida is an interdisciplinary group of researchers that span five colleges, conspiring to make fruits and vegetables more attractive. The work uses the model of Consumer Assisted Selection, monitoring consumer preferences and then defining breeding and production priorities based on observed outcomes. The concept is a simple one-- Use what we have learned from analysis of market segments to define what food improvements might look like, then use the best technologies to achieve those goals. (Slides created by Dr. Dave Clark for the PIC, used by Folta with permission).
This presentation was delivered to a group from Kansas Farm Bureau in Wichita KS, October 14, 2016. The main theme is how do ag producers communicate what they do using a values-based approach. How can we better discuss farming science and technology, including the seeds used in growing cattle feed and human food products.
Genetic engineering innovations in fruits and vegetables that are poised to help farmers, consumers, the environment and the needy. A compilation of existing strategies and future deployments.
O documento relata dois casos de aparições de fantasmas de animais. O primeiro caso envolve um menino que via fantasmas de dois cães que pertenceram ao seu pai. O segundo caso envolve uma mulher que viu o fantasma de um cão que pertenceu a seu marido na noite anterior à prisão deste. Ambos os casos sugerem uma ligação entre os fantasmas animais avistados e os animais que conheceram quando vivos.
This document summarizes 7 infamous investment scams that occurred in Singapore and provides a checklist for detecting scams. The 7 scams discussed are: 1) Sunshine Empire Ponzi scheme, 2) Genneva Gold & Valiant Capital gold buyback scam, 3) Gold Guarantee gold buyback scam, 4) EcoHouse property development scam, 5) Tropical Forestry Ventures investment scam, 6) Suisse International's gold buyback scam, and 7) Keystone Trading offshore betting scam. The checklist outlines red flags such as promises of too good to be true returns, high pressure sales tactics, and whether the company is listed on the MAS investor alert list.
Unpaid care work is disproportionately performed by women and girls. It involves direct care for people as well as housework and volunteer work that facilitates care. Unpaid care work is invisible in policies and budgets, and its unequal distribution reinforces gender inequalities. The consequences of unpaid care work are detrimental to women's health, well-being, and basic human rights.
The solution is a 3Rs approach: 1) Recognize the value of unpaid care work through time use surveys and awareness campaigns. 2) Reduce the time spent on care work through infrastructure, technologies, and public services. 3) Redistribute unpaid care work from women to men and from families to governments through policies, healthcare access, and engaging
Each month, join us as we highlight and discuss hot topics ranging from the future of higher education to wearable technology, best productivity hacks and secrets to hiring top talent. Upload your SlideShares, and share your expertise with the world!
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
How to Make Awesome SlideShares: Tips & TricksSlideShare
Turbocharge your online presence with SlideShare. We provide the best tips and tricks for succeeding on SlideShare. Get ideas for what to upload, tips for designing your deck and more.
Not sure what to share on SlideShare?
SlideShares that inform, inspire and educate attract the most views. Beyond that, ideas for what you can upload are limitless. We’ve selected a few popular examples to get your creative juices flowing.
SlideShare is a global platform for sharing presentations, infographics, videos and documents. It has over 18 million pieces of professional content uploaded by experts like Eric Schmidt and Guy Kawasaki. The document provides tips for setting up an account on SlideShare, uploading content, optimizing it for searchability, and sharing it on social media to build an audience and reputation as a subject matter expert.
- Kevin Folta is a professor and chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida, overseeing 56 faculty members across multiple locations. His research focuses on topics like breeding new plant varieties, crop genetics and genomics, organic production, and more.
- The document discusses GMO technology and its benefits, addressing criticisms and misconceptions. It explains concepts like how genes are added to plants, how traits like Bt toxin production and glyphosate resistance work, and studies showing GMOs are safe.
- The technology holds promise to help farmers and consumers, but progress is slowed by manufactured fear despite scientific consensus that GMOs are as safe as conventional crops. Communicating science is important to ensure
Presented at Iowa State University on March 24, 2015. Kevin M. Folta presents new information on the future of food and the utility and risks of biotechnology.
How to Change the Hearts and Minds of a Concerned PublicKevin Folta
This document discusses strategies for communicating about agricultural biotechnology and genetically engineered crops. It begins by outlining common concerns people express about farming practices and corporate control of the food system. It then explains that the reality is our food supply is the safest and most abundant in history due to technologies like genetic engineering. The document provides tips for effective communication, such as starting discussions by emphasizing shared values like feeding the hungry and protecting the environment. It also recommends focusing on scientific facts and personal stories to build trust. Examples are given of genetically engineered crops that could help farmers and consumers but face opposition, like golden rice which could reduce vitamin A deficiency. The document concludes by discussing the promise of new technologies like gene editing.
This presentation is a 45 minute talk to a plant biology faculty at North Carolina State University, 4/21/2015. The presentation speaks of the mechanisms that underlie the current biotech traits, what are the new opportunities, and why there is resistance to good technology-- along with how to get past it.
What opportunities are there with Ag Biotech that remain unrealized? Important crops have been engineered, by public and government labs, so solve problems for the environment, the farmer, the needy and the consumer. These remain unused due to high regulatory barriers and small farm industry fear of public backlash.
Kevin M. Folta guest lectures in a crop improvement course at North Carolina State University, the topic is how bad science is used to deceive the public, and how good science is manipulated to manufacture risk where none exists.
GMO Technology - Understanding the Evidence of Risks and BenefitsUniversity of Florida
This presentation was delivered for oncology dietitians and nurses on 4/15/2015. Dr. Kevin Folta from the University of Florida presented information about the strengths and limitations of transgenic plant (GMO) technology, as based on on the current literature. The presentation concludes with a discussion of how to communicate these concepts to patients and clients.
This document discusses transgenic crops and biotechnology. It begins by explaining how transgenic crops work by either turning genes off or on. It notes that transgenic crops have been extensively tested and have not been shown to cause any illnesses, while decreasing pesticide use and helping farmers. However, some claim transgenic crops are unsafe without evidence. The document argues that biotechnology can help farmers, consumers, the environment and those in need by developing disease-resistant and more nutritious crops, but opportunities are lost due to unfounded opposition based on fear rather than science.
Presented to the University-Industry Consortium on March 3, 2015. Kevin M. Folta speaks about his experience at the public interface of GMO education and why there is resistance to good technology.
Presentation at Oregon State University to faculty, students and postdocs on January 20, 2015. The topic is a basic primer on GMO technology and how to communicate it with the public.
Kevin Folta's Biotalknowledgey Presentation at NC State 4/22/2015University of Florida
This is the presentation to industry scientists in Research Triangle Park on 4/21/2015.. Dr. Kevin Folta from the University of Florida presented the bio-talk-knowledgy workshop, a three-hour workshop on science communication around biotech topics.
While industry and some scientists tout the benefits of genetically modified foods, others warn of potential health and environmental risks. The document discusses both sides of the debate over whether genetically modified crops should be grown, addressing issues such as improved crop traits, regulatory oversight, farmer experiences, and potential impacts on food security. Overall, reasonable people can disagree on this complex issue with valid arguments on both sides.
World hunger remains a problem despite successes of the Green Revolution. Better technology is needed to meet modern requirements, including genetically modified crops. Currently, 800 million people are malnourished worldwide, with Africa disproportionately affected. Food biotechnology employs modern genetics to enhance plant traits for food production and aims to combat hunger by allowing more food production on less land. However, debates continue around potential health, environmental and corporate control issues of GM foods.
Ecosystem Analysis - Monsanto Seeds And Traitstecohen
The document summarizes Monsanto's corporate overview, strategy, products, and ecosystem services review. Monsanto is an international agricultural biotechnology firm that focuses on seeds and genomics. Their strategy includes technology agreements with farmers and acquisitions. Their products include genetically modified corn, cotton, and soybean seeds. An ecosystem services review identified genetic resources, climate change, and wild foods as top dependent services and identified applicable areas of regulation.
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ANAMOLOUS SECONDARY GROWTH IN DICOT ROOTS.pptxRASHMI M G
Abnormal or anomalous secondary growth in plants. It defines secondary growth as an increase in plant girth due to vascular cambium or cork cambium. Anomalous secondary growth does not follow the normal pattern of a single vascular cambium producing xylem internally and phloem externally.
What is greenhouse gasses and how many gasses are there to affect the Earth.moosaasad1975
What are greenhouse gasses how they affect the earth and its environment what is the future of the environment and earth how the weather and the climate effects.
Travis Hills' Endeavors in Minnesota: Fostering Environmental and Economic Pr...Travis Hills MN
Travis Hills of Minnesota developed a method to convert waste into high-value dry fertilizer, significantly enriching soil quality. By providing farmers with a valuable resource derived from waste, Travis Hills helps enhance farm profitability while promoting environmental stewardship. Travis Hills' sustainable practices lead to cost savings and increased revenue for farmers by improving resource efficiency and reducing waste.
This presentation explores a brief idea about the structural and functional attributes of nucleotides, the structure and function of genetic materials along with the impact of UV rays and pH upon them.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
Nucleophilic Addition of carbonyl compounds.pptxSSR02
Nucleophilic addition is the most important reaction of carbonyls. Not just aldehydes and ketones, but also carboxylic acid derivatives in general.
Carbonyls undergo addition reactions with a large range of nucleophiles.
Comparing the relative basicity of the nucleophile and the product is extremely helpful in determining how reversible the addition reaction is. Reactions with Grignards and hydrides are irreversible. Reactions with weak bases like halides and carboxylates generally don’t happen.
Electronic effects (inductive effects, electron donation) have a large impact on reactivity.
Large groups adjacent to the carbonyl will slow the rate of reaction.
Neutral nucleophiles can also add to carbonyls, although their additions are generally slower and more reversible. Acid catalysis is sometimes employed to increase the rate of addition.
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
EWOCS-I: The catalog of X-ray sources in Westerlund 1 from the Extended Weste...Sérgio Sacani
Context. With a mass exceeding several 104 M⊙ and a rich and dense population of massive stars, supermassive young star clusters
represent the most massive star-forming environment that is dominated by the feedback from massive stars and gravitational interactions
among stars.
Aims. In this paper we present the Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey (EWOCS) project, which aims to investigate
the influence of the starburst environment on the formation of stars and planets, and on the evolution of both low and high mass stars.
The primary targets of this project are Westerlund 1 and 2, the closest supermassive star clusters to the Sun.
Methods. The project is based primarily on recent observations conducted with the Chandra and JWST observatories. Specifically,
the Chandra survey of Westerlund 1 consists of 36 new ACIS-I observations, nearly co-pointed, for a total exposure time of 1 Msec.
Additionally, we included 8 archival Chandra/ACIS-S observations. This paper presents the resulting catalog of X-ray sources within
and around Westerlund 1. Sources were detected by combining various existing methods, and photon extraction and source validation
were carried out using the ACIS-Extract software.
Results. The EWOCS X-ray catalog comprises 5963 validated sources out of the 9420 initially provided to ACIS-Extract, reaching a
photon flux threshold of approximately 2 × 10−8 photons cm−2
s
−1
. The X-ray sources exhibit a highly concentrated spatial distribution,
with 1075 sources located within the central 1 arcmin. We have successfully detected X-ray emissions from 126 out of the 166 known
massive stars of the cluster, and we have collected over 71 000 photons from the magnetar CXO J164710.20-455217.
Or: Beyond linear.
Abstract: Equivariant neural networks are neural networks that incorporate symmetries. The nonlinear activation functions in these networks result in interesting nonlinear equivariant maps between simple representations, and motivate the key player of this talk: piecewise linear representation theory.
Disclaimer: No one is perfect, so please mind that there might be mistakes and typos.
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Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...University of Maribor
Slides from talk:
Aleš Zamuda: Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intelligent Systems.
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation
https://www.etran.rs/2024/en/home-english/
When I was asked to give a companion lecture in support of ‘The Philosophy of Science’ (https://shorturl.at/4pUXz) I decided not to walk through the detail of the many methodologies in order of use. Instead, I chose to employ a long standing, and ongoing, scientific development as an exemplar. And so, I chose the ever evolving story of Thermodynamics as a scientific investigation at its best.
Conducted over a period of >200 years, Thermodynamics R&D, and application, benefitted from the highest levels of professionalism, collaboration, and technical thoroughness. New layers of application, methodology, and practice were made possible by the progressive advance of technology. In turn, this has seen measurement and modelling accuracy continually improved at a micro and macro level.
Perhaps most importantly, Thermodynamics rapidly became a primary tool in the advance of applied science/engineering/technology, spanning micro-tech, to aerospace and cosmology. I can think of no better a story to illustrate the breadth of scientific methodologies and applications at their best.
Phenomics assisted breeding in crop improvementIshaGoswami9
As the population is increasing and will reach about 9 billion upto 2050. Also due to climate change, it is difficult to meet the food requirement of such a large population. Facing the challenges presented by resource shortages, climate
change, and increasing global population, crop yield and quality need to be improved in a sustainable way over the coming decades. Genetic improvement by breeding is the best way to increase crop productivity. With the rapid progression of functional
genomics, an increasing number of crop genomes have been sequenced and dozens of genes influencing key agronomic traits have been identified. However, current genome sequence information has not been adequately exploited for understanding
the complex characteristics of multiple gene, owing to a lack of crop phenotypic data. Efficient, automatic, and accurate technologies and platforms that can capture phenotypic data that can
be linked to genomics information for crop improvement at all growth stages have become as important as genotyping. Thus,
high-throughput phenotyping has become the major bottleneck restricting crop breeding. Plant phenomics has been defined as the high-throughput, accurate acquisition and analysis of multi-dimensional phenotypes
during crop growing stages at the organism level, including the cell, tissue, organ, individual plant, plot, and field levels. With the rapid development of novel sensors, imaging technology,
and analysis methods, numerous infrastructure platforms have been developed for phenotyping.
Marketing Mistrust in the Safest Food Supply in Human History
1. Marketing Mistrust in the Safest
Food Supply in Human History
Kevin M. Folta
Professor and Chairman
Horticultural Sciences Department
kfolta.blogspot.com
@kevinfolta
kevinfolta@gmail.com
www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com
2. Research Use of light to increase fruit quality
USDA $500,000
Past funding for work in photomorphogenesis, plant
photoreceptors and light – USDA $500,000, NSF
$1,065,000, NIH - $100,000; Light Emitting Computers
$5000.
Past funding for work in strawberry genomics, strawberry
flavors, disease resistance, USDA $470,000, NSF
$1,550,000, FDACS - $550,000, FSREF - $310,000, UF
Plant Molecular Breeding Program - $180,000, JR Simplot
Co - $135,000; Driscoll’s $10,000; Roche/454 $10,000,
Graduate students supported by CAPES
(Brazil); Malaysian Government, Chinese
Scholarship Fund (2); Islamic Development
Fund, Belgian Graduate Student
Development Fund.
Internal grants: $145,000
Dean for Research toward strawberry
genome sequencing $40,000
3. Outreach
www.talkingbiotech.com Communicating the Science of Science Communication
National Science Foundation - $32,000
Modules for schools- Citrus greening disease,
crop domestication, plants and light
Modules for extension agents – how to teach
about citrus disease, talking about
biotechnology
Monsanto Co, $25000
4. 43 Scientists get FOIA requests –
Funded by Organic Consumers Association
I turned over 4600 pages
5. Numberoffundedtravels
Year
Monsanto and its industry partners have also
passed out an undisclosed amount in special
grants to scientists like Kevin Folta, the
chairman of the horticultural sciences
department at the University of Florida, to
help with “biotechnology outreach” and to
travel around the country to defend
genetically modified foods.
“While Dr. Folta was not personally
compensated, Monsanto paid for his
trips to testify in Pennsylvania and
Hawaii.”
Dr. Folta, the emails show, soon became part
of an inner circle of industry consultants,
lobbyists and executives who devised strategy
on how to block state efforts to mandate
G.M.O. labeling and, most recently, on how to
get Congress to pass legislation that would
pre-empt any state from taking such a step.
ERIC LIPTON New York Times, 9/5/15
Every outreach written piece, seminar,
lecture, etc, all costs reimbursed
Kfolta.blogspot.com 9/19/2015
8. Outreach
www.talkingbiotech.com Communicating the Science of Science Communication
National Science Foundation - $32,000
Modules for schools- Citrus greening disease,
crop domestication, plants and light
Modules for extension agents- how to discuss
citrus disease and biotechnology
Monsanto Co, $25000
16. We have a wonderful situation
Our food supply in the USA has never been
more diverse, safe and plentiful.
Food costs, as a function of annual income,
have never been lower.
The fact that 99% of the country does not have
to produce food, means there’s plenty of time for
other innovations, leisure, etc.
17. A Few Central Core Concepts
Humans have always participated in plant and animal genetic
improvement.
Transgenic technology (familiar “GMO”) is a precise extension of
conventional plant breeding.
“The techniques used pose no more risk (actually less risk) than
conventional breeding.” (NAS, AAAS, AMA, EFSA many others)
In 18 years of use in plants, there has not been one case of illness or
death related to these products. No approved animals.
In the USA there are several traits used in only 10 (- +) commercial crops
18. Free Time + Internet Connection = Instant Experts!
Never before in history
have humans enjoyed
such immediate access to
bad information.
19. Here’s How We Fix It
Plant Genetic Improvement- how we do it.
Where do your crops come from?
How do the current traits work?
What are our missed opportunities?
How do we go forward?
20. What Plant Genetic Improvement Is
More varieties
Grow better under
given conditions
Improved yields
Safer products
Improved nutrtion
29. What are the Three Main Traits?
Virus Resistance
Insect Resistance
Herbicide Resistance
30. Virus Resistance
Benefits
Utilizes an innate plant response
Uses sequences of the virus
Cuts need for insecticides (that
decrease insect numbers that spread
virus)
Limitations/Considerations
Pollen containment
31. Advantages
Decrease in broad-spectrum
insecticide use on corn and
cotton
Lower fuel and labor costs for
farmers
Solid dividends in the
developing world
No effect on beneficials
Limitations
Need to plant refugia to slow
resistance
Pockets of resistance are seen
and require use of insecticides
Requires careful scouting
32. Glyphosate-Resistant (Roundup Ready) Products
A gene is inserted that
allows plants to survive in
the presence of the
herbicide. Farmers can
spray to kill non-transgenic
plants.
37. Advantages
Switch to a low-toxicity
herbicide, cheap and effective
Lower fuel and labor costs for
farmers
Decreased tilling, saved
topsoil
Limitations
Weeds can evolve resistance,
requiring increased labor, lower
yields, and new control
strategies. New chemistries.
38. What is Glyphosate?
Non-selective herbicide. Kills all plants.
Pathway not present in animals
Acute toxicity is low (4320 -10,000 mg/kg)
39. Who’s technology is this?
Technology exists TODAY that can:
-Provide needed micronutrients to hungry populations
-Add virus resistance to key crops in the developing world
-Help plants grow in changing climates and weather extremes,
such as heat, drought, flooding, cold.
-Plants that protect themselves from pests, cutting need for
insecticides
-Why don’t we use them?
Success Stories (We Can’t Use)
44. Cassava
Virus Resistant Cassava (VIRCA)
Biocassava Plus (BC Plus)
250 million depend on cassava
50 million tons lost to virus.
X
X Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
45. Golden Bananas Beta carotene producing
X
Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
46. Bacterial Wilt in Bananas
>70% of carbohydrate calories for
some areas
GM trials in Uganda
X
X
Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
X
50. GE chickens do not pass on Avian Influenza
Episode 007
X
Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
X
X
X
X Animal welfare
51. AquaBounty Salmon – attains market weight in less time.
Salmon may be farmed on inland pools, generating high protein food
on fewer inputs.
Episode 008
X
Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
X
X
X
X Wild populations
52. Thanks Alison Van Eenennaam for the slide!
Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
X
53. Low Acrylamide, non Browning Potatoes
X
X
Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
54. Non Browning Apples
Silencing a gene that leads to discoloration
X
X
Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
Small Business!X
55. BS2 Tomato
A pepper gene in tomato eases bacterial wilt.
X
X Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
56.
57. Grapes resistant to Pierce’s Disease
X
X
Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
X
58.
59. One acre of omega-3 producing soybeans yields as much oil as
10,000 fish!
60. Stopping Citrus Greening
Spinach defensin
NPR1
Lytic peptides
Many show promise
Earliest deregulation is
2019
X
Farmers
Consumers
Environment
Needy
X
X
63. Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?
Lots of money to be made promoting bad
science
Anti corporate agenda
“These people hate corporations more
than they love people”
-Hank Campbell, Science 2.0
Expensive regulation that only favors
giant corporations
64. Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?
Bad science, low quality reports and
misinformation dominate the internet
and public discourse.
Reports that are not repeated, deeply
flawed, or have no consistency with
scientific consensus.
65. Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?
66. Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?
67. Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?
Based on a computer program
prediction.
Authors chose not to actually
measure the compound.
I’m going to do this, have
invited their participation.
68. Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?
Based on Aris and LeBlanc, 2011
69. Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?Why Don’t We Use These Solutions?
Big profits to be made from science
denial
Companies use greenwashing to differentiate
products claiming some qualitative difference
Companies like Chipotle fail to mention
inconvenient facts:
-Soda still contains HFCS from GE corn ($$$)
-Cheese uses a GE enzyme in production
-The switch from oil derived from GE soy to
non-GE sunflower changes to a crop with
substantially higher pesticide/herbicide inputs.
70. The solution is communication.
Scientists, Farmers, Physicians have been bad at
the communication side
72. Avoid these Mistakes
Avoid “feed the world” rhetoric– Provide specifics.
Always discuss strengths and limitations
Don’t ever claim it is a single solution– it is not.
Embrace integration around other production methods.
73. Farmers taking action.
Jennie Schmidt
@FarmGirlJen
Brian Scott
www.thefarmerslife.com
@thefarmerslife
Sarah Schultz – Nurse Loves Farmer
@NurseLovesFarmr
Amanda
@farmdaughterusa
76. I work for you.
kfolta.blogspot.com
@kevinfolta
kfolta@ufl.edu
"There is a path to truth and
sincerity that you must guard
and defend“
-- Teruyuki Okazaki
“It is our mission to
stand up for the truth
that science gives us.”
Dr. Jack Payne
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77. “Don’t tell me it can’t be done,
tell me what needs to be done
and help me do it.”