30 Questions
What is agricultural biodiversity also known as?
Food biodiversity
What is the main goal of permaculture?
To develop balanced farming systems
What is the purpose of agroforestry?
To generate economic, social, and environmental advantages
What is a benefit of having nutrient diversity in diets?
Reduced risk of chronic diseases
Why is food biodiversity important?
It contributes to healthier diets
What is a consequence of reduced food biodiversity?
Increased obesity and hunger
What is the genetically modified Atlantic salmon engineered to do?
Grow faster than non-modified salmon
What is one of the economic benefits of GMOs?
Increased crop yields
What does the use of GMOs resistant to pests and diseases lead to?
Reduced use of chemical pesticides and herbicides
What is the primary goal of forest gardening?
To mimic the structure and functions of natural forests
What is one of the benefits of GMOs in terms of agriculture and natural habitats?
Conservation of biodiversity and protection of ecosystems
What is intercropping?
Cultivating multiple crops simultaneously in the same field
What has the development and commercialization of GMOs stimulated?
Growth in the biotechnology industry
What was the first genetically modified food product approved for human consumption?
Flavr Savr tomato
What was the purpose of developing Golden Rice?
To address vitamin A deficiency in developing countries
What can GMOs be engineered to have?
Desirable traits such as enhanced nutritional content
What is unique about the AquAdvantage salmon?
It is the first genetically modified animal approved for human consumption
What is the name of the scientist credited with developing the first genetically modified organism?
Herbert Boyer
What is the primary goal of cross breeding in plant breeding?
To introduce genetic diversity and create hybrids with improved characteristics
What is the result of inbreeding in plant breeding?
Homozygous lines with uniform traits
What is the process called when plants with desired traits are chosen as parents for the next generation?
Selective breeding
What is the benefit of hybridization in plant breeding?
Superior performance compared to their parents
What is the potential drawback of inbreeding in plant breeding?
Expression of deleterious recessive alleles
What is the underlying principle of selective breeding in plant breeding?
Naturally occurring genetic variation within a species
What is one of the benefits of using GMOs that are resistant to pests and diseases?
Minimized chemical runoff into waterways
How can GMOs contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services?
By increasing crop yields on existing agricultural land
What is a benefit of using drought-tolerant GMO crops?
Less irrigation water required compared to conventional crops
How can GMOs improve soil health?
By reducing soil disturbance associated with tillage
What is a potential contribution of GMOs to climate change mitigation efforts?
Improved nitrogen use efficiency or carbon sequestration
What is a potential environmental benefit of using GMOs?
Minimized chemical runoff into waterways
Explore the relationship between biodiversity, GMOs, and the healthy society. Learn how food biodiversity affects the world's food supply and why millions go hungry while others are obese. Discover the importance of agricultural biodiversity and its impact on our health.
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