EPISODE · Oct 20, 2016 · 8 MIN
Facing Climate Change, Tanzania Can’t Afford to Fear GM Crops
from Science, Spoken · host WIRED
Last week, Tanzania planted its first ever genetically modified crop—a drought-resistant white corn hybrid. Government researchers will spend the next two to three years monitoring the plants for safety and effectiveness at growing in perilously dry conditions. It’s a notable milestone, given the nation’s longstanding lack of enthusiasm towards biotechnology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Last week, Tanzania planted its first ever genetically modified crop—a drought-resistant white corn hybrid. Government researchers will spend the next two to three years monitoring the plants for safety and effectiveness at growing in perilously dry conditions. It’s a notable milestone, given the nation’s longstanding lack of enthusiasm towards biotechnology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Facing Climate Change, Tanzania Can’t Afford to Fear GM Crops
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