Ethical & Economic Considerations (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Economic benefits of crop biotechnology
Economic benefits of crop biotechnology
Increased yields, improved efficiency, lower chemical costs
Economic concerns with biotech adoption
Economic concerns with biotech adoption
High R&D fees, expensive licensing, seed company dependence
Food safety debate in biotechnology
Food safety debate in biotechnology
Rigorous testing vs unknown long-term health effects
Environmental benefits of biotech crops
Environmental benefits of biotech crops
Reduced pesticide use
What are 'superweeds'?
What are 'superweeds'?
Weeds resistant to herbicides
Social equity issue with patented seeds
Social equity issue with patented seeds
Farmers dependent on corporations, can't save seeds
Examples of traditional breeding methods
Examples of traditional breeding methods
Selective breeding, cross-pollination, tissue culture
Modern genome editing technique
Modern genome editing technique
CRISPR
Time for traditional vs modern breeding
Time for traditional vs modern breeding
10-15 years traditional vs 2-3 years biotech
Arguments supporting biotechnology
Arguments supporting biotechnology
Food security, climate adaptation, decreased pesticide use