Facing Climate Change, Tanzania Can’t Afford to Fear GM Crops
Facing Climate Change, Tanzania Can’t Afford to Fear GM Crops
Science, Spoken · SpokenLayer
October 20, 20168m 13s
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Show Notes
Last week, Tanzania planted its first ever genetically modified crop—a drought-resistant white corn hybrid. Government researchers will spend the next two to three years monitoring the plants for safety and effectiveness at growing in perilously dry conditions. It’s a notable milestone, given the nation’s longstanding lack of enthusiasm towards biotechnology.
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