The health of ecosystems are dependent in high biodiversity. The presence - or absence - of a single organism can ripple outwards to affect the whole. Most GMO crops are engineered for herbicide resistance, so fields can be sprayed liberally with weedkillers that eliminate everything but the cash crop. But diverse plant life also protects the soil from erosion and nutrient loss. It supports the pollinators and other beneficial insects that do so much of our agricultural labor. While “welcoming the weeds” isn’t a practical solution, neither is wiping out plant life with toxic chemicals. Between herbicide tolerance and built-in pesticides, GMOs are a double-decker biodiversity-wrecker.
Fantastic video! Just to note at 11:54 that the discovery of CRISPR was a collaboration and it so it would be fair to mention that it was also discovered at Umea University in Sweden
The Green Revolution mainly produced such high yields because of nitrogen fertilizer, pesticides, immense amounts of freshwater, and the use of high yielding variety seeds which were more responsive to nitrogen fertilizer (HYV's). This led to diminishing water resources, soil toxicity, the depletion of nutrients in the soil, and loss of indigenous plants. Also Norman Borlaug (the agronomist who created HYV's) did not really help the developing world. Many developing countries that experienced food insecurity had farmers that shifted from substance farming to farming for agricultural export to foreign markets. This led to very little food being grown for local populations that were growing and inevitably food insecurity.
Great presentation and really informative Evan! It gives "food" for thought on GMO's and ways to add nutrition to the food we grow and eat. In poor countries - could we modify wheat to contain all the nutrients needed to stop malnutrition? Could we add mega protein to a head of lettuce?
I’m not anti agricultural technology, but I don’t like that GE or GMO crops don’t include gene edited crops. The FDA should have open communication. Is there a list of all gene edited crops?
illuminating!!! Thanks for this presentation. I've new found appreciation for GMO food. To educate general public and facilitate understanding it would be good to carry the information on traits modified or enhanced. Food label with all information about gene edits will go a long way in debunking the myth of GMO's. Looking forward to labels on GMO food near my grocery store and big box stores in the near future. Thanks Again !
CRISPR avoids most of the red tape that made GMO seed a 10 year project to get to market. It is the next step and not the last, just as GMO crop science was a stepping stone.
@@hank_Reardon It is more precise compared to GMO crop science which has to spend more time testing to make sure they have only the desired mutation and the FDA requires more testing before approval. CRISPR gene editing is now being accepted in the EU and other countries where GMO is given a hard time, for no logical acceptable science based reason.
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When we take solely a scientific point of view we forget the interconnectedness of systems. Genetifc engineering is based on genes in isolation and fails to take into account how plants interact with the rest of the ecosystem, like other plants, soil, water, and animals and ultimately the ecosystem at large. Genes are not a master molecule and are connected to so many things. By editing a gene without truly understanding how that will affect the plant and surrounding environment we risk doing additional harm to bio diversity, the environment, and people. Everything is connected. And until gene editing can factor this interconnectedness into the science, it would be difficult for ecologists, organic farmers, and other stewards of biodiversity to accept them.
The question is never "should". The plant protection Act of 1931 continues unchanged. If there is enough about a new seed that is unique it may be granted a patent based on merit. Patents are vital, without them nobody would make the investments needed to give farmers the seed they ask for. Patents made it possible for you to have a computer and internet too. Some patents, like non-profit Golden Rice, were issued to protect the seed from corruption and theft by third world governments.
@Godwins Clearly you have brain damage from too many years of smoking high potency weed. You want to attack patents that made possible your abuse of the internet, computers the technology that doubled your worthless live span? Potheads become obsessed with their drug as it causes psychological addiction.
This is going to be my favourite science presentation of all time!
The health of ecosystems are dependent in high biodiversity. The presence - or absence - of a single organism can ripple outwards to affect the whole. Most GMO crops are engineered for herbicide resistance, so fields can be sprayed liberally with weedkillers that eliminate everything but the cash crop. But diverse plant life also protects the soil from erosion and nutrient loss. It supports the pollinators and other beneficial insects that do so much of our agricultural labor. While “welcoming the weeds” isn’t a practical solution, neither is wiping out plant life with toxic chemicals. Between herbicide tolerance and built-in pesticides, GMOs are a double-decker biodiversity-wrecker.
Man, this is such a helpful wrapup of crispr and agriculture tech thanks dudde
impressive vid with smooth explanations many thanks.
I enjoyed hearing this video, it was very informational on CRISPR Cas9 and the ways it can help the needs of the human race and agricultural industry
Fantastic video! Just to note at 11:54 that the discovery of CRISPR was a collaboration and it so it would be fair to mention that it was also discovered at Umea University in Sweden
Thank you! I will definitely share your talk with my friends and strangers as many as possible
Amazing... thanks for sharing !!
The Green Revolution mainly produced such high yields because of nitrogen fertilizer, pesticides, immense amounts of freshwater, and the use of high yielding variety seeds which were more responsive to nitrogen fertilizer (HYV's). This led to diminishing water resources, soil toxicity, the depletion of nutrients in the soil, and loss of indigenous plants. Also Norman Borlaug (the agronomist who created HYV's) did not really help the developing world. Many developing countries that experienced food insecurity had farmers that shifted from substance farming to farming for agricultural export to foreign markets. This led to very little food being grown for local populations that were growing and inevitably food insecurity.
I loved the intro song, i want to cover it.
Is that your work? Can I have a copy?
Thank you Evan, great presentation
Great presentation and really informative Evan! It gives "food" for thought on GMO's and ways to add nutrition to the food we grow and eat. In poor countries - could we modify wheat to contain all the nutrients needed to stop malnutrition? Could we add mega protein to a head of lettuce?
Excellent presentation!
That's a good presentation
Wonderful presentation! I love it and I love you!!!
Does anyone believe of the butter fly effect if so it could be a problem.
I’m not anti agricultural technology, but I don’t like that GE or GMO crops don’t include gene edited crops. The FDA should have open communication. Is there a list of all gene edited crops?
illuminating!!! Thanks for this presentation. I've new found appreciation for GMO food. To educate general public and facilitate understanding it would be good to carry the information on traits modified or enhanced. Food label with all information about gene edits will go a long way in debunking the myth of GMO's. Looking forward to labels on GMO food near my grocery store and big box stores in the near future. Thanks Again !
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Is there a transcript for this video?
CRISPR avoids most of the red tape that made GMO seed a 10 year project to get to market. It is the next step and not the last, just as GMO crop science was a stepping stone.
How does it avoid the red tape? I hope it does, but why does GMO have much abs CRISPER so little.
@@hank_Reardon It is more precise compared to GMO crop science which has to spend more time testing to make sure they have only the desired mutation and the FDA requires more testing before approval. CRISPR gene editing is now being accepted in the EU and other countries where GMO is given a hard time, for no logical acceptable science based reason.
@@popeyegordon awesome, very little good news out there, but this is nice.
Lowkey fine…
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what's the intro song?
trying 2 c how to make my potatoes CRISPER. this didn’t help at all!!!
HAH never change Remy 🤣
Very good!
Was discovered in 2011?
What about using those algae genes on trees? So that the CO2 absorption is higher.
When we take solely a scientific point of view we forget the interconnectedness of systems. Genetifc engineering is based on genes in isolation and fails to take into account how plants interact with the rest of the ecosystem, like other plants, soil, water, and animals and ultimately the ecosystem at large. Genes are not a master molecule and are connected to so many things. By editing a gene without truly understanding how that will affect the plant and surrounding environment we risk doing additional harm to bio diversity, the environment, and people. Everything is connected. And until gene editing can factor this interconnectedness into the science, it would be difficult for ecologists, organic farmers, and other stewards of biodiversity to accept them.
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Should edited genes be patented?
The question is never "should". The plant protection Act of 1931 continues unchanged. If there is enough about a new seed that is unique it may be granted a patent based on merit. Patents are vital, without them nobody would make the investments needed to give farmers the seed they ask for. Patents made it possible for you to have a computer and internet too. Some patents, like non-profit Golden Rice, were issued to protect the seed from corruption and theft by third world governments.
@Godwins Clearly you have brain damage from too many years of smoking high potency weed. You want to attack patents that made possible your abuse of the internet, computers the technology that doubled your worthless live span? Potheads become obsessed with their drug as it causes psychological addiction.