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What is the author's primary argument regarding agricultural research funding?
What is the author's primary argument regarding agricultural research funding?
- Agricultural research initiatives are currently overfunded and inefficient.
- Current funding levels are adequate for maintaining current agricultural practices.
- Increased funding for agricultural research is crucial to address evolving challenges in food production. (correct)
- Increased funding for agricultural research will lead to decreased food production.
Based on the content, which of the following best describes the role of nanotechnology in the future of agriculture?
Based on the content, which of the following best describes the role of nanotechnology in the future of agriculture?
- Nanotechnology's main application is to decrease the rate of photosynthesis in crops.
- Nanotechnology is being explored to prevent food poisoning and enhance agricultural practices. (correct)
- Nanotechnology has no practical application in agriculture.
- Nanotechnology is primarily focused on increasing the need for pesticides.
Which of the statements below aligns with the author's perspective on adapting to environmental changes?
Which of the statements below aligns with the author's perspective on adapting to environmental changes?
- Environmental changes have no significant impact on agricultural practices.
- Developing hardier crop varieties is essential for withstanding heat, drought, and other environmental changes. (correct)
- Changes to the environment that negatively impacts crop production are minimal.
- Existing crop varieties are sufficiently resilient to withstand environmental challenges.
What can be inferred from the author's statement about the 'Agriculture and Food Research Initiative'?
What can be inferred from the author's statement about the 'Agriculture and Food Research Initiative'?
How do probiotics contribute to the evolving landscape of agricultural practices, as described by the author?
How do probiotics contribute to the evolving landscape of agricultural practices, as described by the author?
According to the author, what is the relationship between government funding and agricultural advancements?
According to the author, what is the relationship between government funding and agricultural advancements?
Which challenge does the author imply that the agricultural sector needs to address to ensure food security?
Which challenge does the author imply that the agricultural sector needs to address to ensure food security?
What does the author imply about the future of agricultural practices in relation to scientific advancements?
What does the author imply about the future of agricultural practices in relation to scientific advancements?
Which factor does the author identify as a key element for overcoming potential limitations in agricultural productivity?
Which factor does the author identify as a key element for overcoming potential limitations in agricultural productivity?
Based on the author's viewpoint, what impact do advancements in agricultural technology have on addressing the global demand for food?
Based on the author's viewpoint, what impact do advancements in agricultural technology have on addressing the global demand for food?
Flashcards
New Green Revolution Assumption
New Green Revolution Assumption
Current agricultural practices and strategies need assessment to meet rising food demand.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative strives for advancements through grants and competitive processes.
Hardier Crop Varieties
Hardier Crop Varieties
Developing resilient crops, like corn, to withstand heat, drought, and environmental changes.
Tech in Agriculture
Tech in Agriculture
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Program Funding Status
Program Funding Status
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Twenty-First Century Science
Twenty-First Century Science
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Study Notes
- Agricultural science requires another ambitious surge.
- Funding research through a competitive process is the best way forward.
- The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative is a program in the Agriculture Department.
- The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative embraces tenets and its research grants are promising.
- New, hardier corn varieties are being developed from tropical species.
- These new varieties can better withstand heat, drought, and environmental changes.
- Probiotics in fermented products like yogurt are being tested to replace antibiotics in animal husbandry.
- Nanotechnology and electrified micro-coatings of water are being applied to produce to prevent food poisoning.
- Government research explores how to double photosynthesis and eliminate the need for pesticides.
- The program has never been fully funded, despite its great potential.
- The department's research initiative budget sits at half of what Congress authorized in 2008, even with a $25 million increase in the omnibus budget agreement
- Twenty-first-century science should be embraced and funded to develop better methods of putting food on the table.
- Current agricultural practices and strategies need evaluation to meet the demand for increased food production.
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