Language: English
Publication Year: 2017
A video by the Alliance for Science where Dr. TJ Higgins discusses a global effort to genetically engineer a pest-resistant variety of cowpea (black-eyed peas) that will help small-holder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa reduce pesticide use and enjoy higher yields of a crop that is an important source of protein for more than 200 million people.
Bt , GMO
Combatting Misinformation , Food Security
Agricultural Biotechnology , Science Communication
Bt, Cowpea, Pesticide, Pest Resistance, Science Communication, GMOs, Farmers, Food Security, Africa, Black-Eyed Pea
18 May 2017
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