Superfood

sep
14
2017

Superfood

Future fixes
Plant pathologist Dr Ronnie de Jonge tries to create super crops by boosting their defense mechanisms. Do we need this technology to feed future generations?

Plants have their own mechanisms to defend themselves against diseases and pests. Plant pathologist Dr Ronnie de Jonge (UU) is looking for ways to boost this natural ability in order to create super crops. Do we need this technology to feed future generations?

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Date & time
Thursday September 14 2017 (15:30-16:15)
Language
English
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Free
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Future fixes

Four scientists discuss the promises and limits of technological fixes in their field of expertise: resistent crops, global warming, malaria mosquitoes and the brain/computer interface