Podcasts about plant biotechnology

Zamir Punja, PhD is a Professor of Plant Biotechnology at Simon Fraser University in Canada. His research interests include the etiology and management of plant diseases on vegetable and horticultural crops, and the applications of plant biotechnology for disease management. Since 2018, his work has shifted to researching cannabis, where his group has described a range of previously unreported pathogens affecting the crop and has evaluated various methods for disease management. At CannMed 25, Zamir will present his team's latest work investigating the microbiome of cannabis and hemp plants. Using Next-Generation Sequencing and microscopy, his team identified diverse fungi, yeasts, and bacteria across plant tissues. Their study reveals that cannabis plants host abundant microbial endophytes, which can impact plant health and product quality. Findings also highlight the influence of growing substrates and biocontrol agents on the cannabis microbiome. During our conversation, we discuss: What is the microbiome and how do microbial endophytes affect plant health Identification of common microbes found in cannabis samples, including Penicillium and Fusarium Whether meristem tissue culture is a viable microbial sterilization method The influence of sterilized vs. non-sterilized growing media How growers can use microbiome analysis for early interventions Insights into beneficial fungi like Trichoderma and Mycorrhizae Future research questions on microbial balance and seed microbiome engineering And More Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: GrowDefender GrowDefender provides long-lasting antimicrobial protection for indoor cultivation and processing spaces. Using patented Goldshield® technology, their EPA-registered, water-based products protect surfaces from mold, mildew, bacteria, and fungi for up to 90 days. Safe, non-toxic, and easy to apply, GrowDefender helps growers reduce contamination, protect crops, and maintain cleaner, healthier environments. Learn more at growdefender.com Additional Resources Endophytes in Cannabis sativa: Identifying and Characterizing Microbes with Beneficial and Detrimental Effects on Plant Health - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12030312/ Exploring the fascinating development of cannabinoid-producing trichomes - https://youtu.be/Avhr8XjsBTU?si=nbYpjuoMMnKVqF6X Register for CannMed 25 - https://cvent.me/emBPno Meet the CannMed 25 Speakers and Poster Presenters - https://cannmedevents.com/speakers/ - Review the Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannmed-coffee-talk/id1504218804 CannMed Archive - https://cannmedevents.com/cannmed-video-archives/

Viroids are some of the most unusual biological infectious agents because they consist of only very small circular RNA molecules.  They are too small to encode proteins, yet they are resilient and cause disease in a variety of agriculturally important plants, including cannabis, the sixth largest cash crop in the U.S. Dr. Zamir Punja is a Professor of Plant Biotechnology at Simon Frasier University, whose laboratory studies the cannabis viroid, which he refers to as the “COVID of cannabis”.  Dr. Punja describes how viroids only infect plants, how a viroid stunts the growth and potency of cannabis plants, where viroids may have come from, why agricultural practices may enhance the spread of the cannabis viroid, how “beneficial” biological approaches may protect cannabis from infectious agents, and how the beautiful environment of Vancouver promotes good science. Dr. Vince Young joined microTalk on this episode, which was supported by Gordo Sheepsay's My Dope Microscope. Participants: Karl Klose, Ph.D. (UTSA) Zamir Punja, Ph.D. (Simon Frasier University) Vincent Young, M.D., Ph.D. (University of Michigan) Janakiram Seshu, Ph.D. (UTSA)

Kevelin Barbosa-Xavier is a PhD student in Plant Biotechnology at Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF) where she conducts research under the supervision of Thiago Motta Venancio. She is a computational biologist, investigating the genes and gene networks involved in plant secondary metabolic pathways and fiber production, specifically in the Cannabis sativa species. Kevelin and her team recently published a study titled Cannabis Expression Atlas: a comprehensive resource for integrative analysis of Cannabis sativa L. gene expression, along with a free online tool to help researchers analyze genomic sequence data. We discussed: The team's main objectives in creating the Cannabis Expression Atlas How our understanding of cannabis genomics compares to other commercial crops How gene expression data can advance plant breeding and genetic engineering Potential applications of the Cannabis Expression Atlas in commercial cannabis cultivation and more Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: Medicinal Genomics Medicinal Genomics (MGC) uses its unmatched knowledge of the cannabis genome and the microbes affecting cannabis plants to create diverse testing solutions that improve crop yield, accelerate breeding programs, and ensure product safety. Growers and breeders use MGC's cannabis genome sequencing services to identify novel traits, stabilize genetics, and protect intellectual property. Additionally, Kannapedia.net provides bioinformatics and blockchain certification for cultivar authenticity. Learn more at medicinalgenomics.com Additional Resources Cannabis Expression Atlas: a comprehensive resource for integrative analysis of Cannabis sativa L. gene expression Cannabis Expression Atlas Register for CannMed 25 Meet the CannMed 25 Advisory Board Submit Your Abstract for CannMed 25 Review the Podcast CannMed Archive

Join host Gene Cunningham and guest Jeremy Williams Ph.D., Head of Climate LLC, Digital Farming, and Commercial Ecosystems at Bayer, as they discuss how Climate LLC is working toward its mission of optimizing yields, maximizing efficiency, and reducing risks for farmers through innovative technologies and data-driven decision-making.Dr. Jeremy Williams serves as Head of Climate LLC, Digital Farming and Commercial Ecosystems for the Crop Science division of Bayer, where he leads a diverse team that develops digital tools to help unlock the next wave of Ag innovations. Based in Creve Coeur (St. Louis, Mo.), Jeremy is also a member of the Crop Science Executive Leadership and Commercial Leadership teams.  Previously, Jeremy served as a member of the Research & Development Leadership Team as SVP, Head of Plant Biotechnology for the Crop Science division of Bayer. In that role, he led a global team to enable a robust plant biotechnology pipeline developing highly effective solutions to strengthen a plant's resistance to insects, diseases and other environmental stresses. Jeremy has 20 years of diverse biotechnology and agrochemical R&D experience. He came to Bayer Crop Science in 2018, having served in several R&D leadership roles at Monsanto including as head of chemistry R&D. He began his career as one of the founding scientists at Divergence Inc, a St. Louis-based startup, where he held a variety of scientific research and leadership roles, including Vice President of Discovery Research, prior to the company's acquisition by Monsanto in 2011. He is a co-inventor of several patents held by Divergence and its collaborators, and he was named a Senior Monsanto Fellow in 2016. Jeremy is passionate about Inclusion and Diversity, and previously served as the President of the African Americans in Monsanto business resource network and as a sponsor for the WiSE Guys ally network. He is currently a member of the GROW Cabinet. Visit Guest Dr. Jeremy William's LinkedInFor more information about the 2024 Bayer International Business Conference and to buy tickets, visit the link below:https://www.slu.edu/business/centers/boeing-institute/events/international-business-conference/index.php

Most would agree it is a farmer's right to save, replant, share, breed, and sell seed. This fundamental right is rapidly eroding globally as multinational seed companies push for the worldwide expansion of restrictive seed laws, patents, and intellectual property rights. Multinationals–like Monsanto/Bayer, DuPont, and Syngenta--account for about half of all commercial food crop seed sales (also the singular largest producers of pesticides and herbicides) and continue to consolidate control. However, it is the independent farmer who has historically been the basis of food security for local communities; they are often the first line of defense against hunger. Many new vegetable varieties (especially lettuces) are now being patented; with use-restricted seeds, a farmer is unable to plant a new crop without purchasing new seed from an outside supplier. Enter the global movement to maintain free access to plant genetic resources. The Open Source Seed Initiative or OSSI [https://osseeds.org/] was created to counterbalance the trend towards patenting and restricting the use of seeds and the rights of farmers and gardeners who buy them. In this episode, Jack Kloppenburg shares how we can create and sustain an equitable food system that celebrates the legacy and potential of a single seed. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Jack Kloppenburg is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Community and Environmental Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has studied the social impacts of biotechnology, the controversy over control of genetic resources, and the prospects for framing food sheds as an analytical basis for developing sustainable food systems. He is the author of First the Seed: The Political Economy of Plant Biotechnology from Cambridge University Press. He is currently inspired by the potential of food sovereignty and by the possible application of open source principles to plant breeding. He is a founder and board member of the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) [https://osseeds.org/] which advocates the use of ”copyleft” approaches to “free the seed” from corporate control. Carry Kim, Co-Host of EcoJustice Radio. An advocate for ecosystem restoration, indigenous lifeways, and a new humanity born of connection and compassion, she is a long-time volunteer for SoCal350, member of Ecosystem Restoration Camps, and a co-founder of the Soil Sponge Collective, a grassroots community organization dedicated to big and small scale regeneration of Mother Earth. Resources: available at https://osseeds.org/resources/ Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Intro: Jack Eidt Hosted by Carry Kim Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 194 Photo credit: Jack Koppenburg

What hybrid does one get when crossing a lifelong lover of questions, field hockey and a New Zealand farming family with a Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology? If you guessed Dr. Anna Campbell then you are correct! She can handle the jandle.

Zamir Punja, PhD is a Professor of Plant Biotechnology at Simon Fraser University in Canada. His research interests include the etiology and management of plant diseases on vegetable and horticultural crops, and the applications of plant biotechnology for disease management. Since 2018, his work has shifted to researching cannabis, where his group has described a range of previously unreported pathogens affecting the crop and has evaluated various methods for disease management. His team just published the results of a 3-year study that identified several factors related to growing, drying, and trimming cannabis that have a direct effect on Yeast and Mold levels. This is important because when growers fail for microbial testing, yeast and mold is most often the reason. So if you are a grower who has struggled with total yeast and mold, perhaps these findings can help you get back on track. I've put a link to the paper in the show description, and if you are watching on YouTube, I have added several figures and images from the paper throughout the conversation. We covered: The different species of yeast and mold that are commonly found on cannabis and which are potentially harmful to humans The value of TYM testing as an indicator of product safety and quality What is a reasonable threshold for Total Yeast and Mold How Cannabis genotype affects TYM levels Why leaf litter drives up TYM levels Why hang drying is a better method than wet trimming The drawbacks of irradiation And more Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: Agilent Technologies Whether you manufacture or test cannabis, you face the challenge of delivering high-quality products, increasing sample volume, and meeting emerging regulations. Agilent offers best-in-class cannabis and hemp analysis solutions featuring robust instruments, software, services, and consumables. Their team of experts can develop, implement, and optimize methods to get you up and running quickly. Learn more at agilent.com Additional Resources Total yeast and mold levels in high THC-containing cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) inflorescences are influenced by genotype, environment, and pre-and post-harvest handling practices 5 Factors Causing Cannabis to Fail Total Yeast and Mold Review the Podcast! CannMed Archive CannMed Community Board [Facebook Group]

VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE Dr. Zamir Punja is a Professor of Plant Biotechnology at Simon Fraser University in Canada. His research interests include the etiology and management of plant diseases on vegetable and horticultural crops, and the applications of plant biotechnology for disease management. Since 2018, his work has shifted to researching cannabis, where his group has described a range of previously unreported pathogens affecting the crop and has evaluated various methods for disease management. Zamir's latest research has been focused on a pathogen that is spreading throughout cannabis cultivation facilities worldwide, Hop Latent Viroid. HLVd is a relatively new pathogen. It was first identified in hops in the late 80s and was detected in cannabis in 2018. It is also quite small, only 40 nanometers in size. Still, in just five years this tiny pathogen has managed to infect as much as 90% of cannabis facilities in California alone. All while reducing yields by as much as 50% and costing the industry $4 billion in losses. Zamir shared his latest research on HLVd at CannMed 23, which is the basis of our conversation today. I have put a link to the video of his presentation in the show description. Our conversation covers: 0:00 Introduction 4:38 Why Zamir calls HLVd the “COVID of Cannabis” 8:06 Evidence that HLVd spreads through seed 10:42 What is it doing to cannabis plants? 13:17 How hop growers dealt with HLVd 16:06 Lack of genetic diversity in HLVd 19:50 Up close view of trichomes on HLVd-infected plants 29:57 Treatment and Remediation options 32:53 HLVd Testing protocols 38:41 Sampling recommendations 48:05 Hope for the Future 50:30 Related Resources 52:47 Outro Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: PhenoXpress PhenoXpress offers low-cost genetic testing services to cultivation facilities. Using qPCR technology, PhenoXpress helps cutlivators identify genetic traits, such as plant sex, while plants are still in the seedling tray. They can also identify plant pathogens, such as Hop Latent Viroid, Lettuce Chlorosis Virus, and Powdery Mildew before plants show obvious signs of infection. Contact PhenoXpress today so they can help you predict, prevent, and eliminate major crop problems before they happen.  Learn more at phenoxpress.com Additional Resources Understanding and Managing Hop Latent Viroid in Cannabis - Zamir Punja, PhD [CannMed 23 Presentation] Hop Latent Viroid Shares a 19 Nucleotide Sequence with Cannabis sativa COG7 - Kevin McKernan [CannMed 23 Presentation] - Hop Latent Viroid in Cannabis Review the Podcast! CannMed Archive CannMed Community Board [Facebook Group]

Dr. S. Indu Rupassara, Ph.D., MBA is Co-Founder, President and CEO, of FruitVaccine ( http://www.fruitvaccine.org/ ), a company developing and manufacturing novel, safe and cost-effective fruit-based vaccines, with a goal of providing immunity against globally problematic infectious diseases. FruitVaccine's lead product is a vaccine which will immunize against the human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV), a disease that all humans, especially infants and the elderly, are susceptible to, which effects the lower respiratory system and which no vaccine is available. Dr. Rupassara leads FruitVaccine overseeing its organizational, business, and R&D growth and is the Principal Investigator of FruitVaccine's NSF-SBIR Grant Award, and has presented talks in conferences in the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Dr. Rupassara's multidisciplinary expertise includes biotechnology, immunology, and ‘omics' technologies, using an array of biological systems such as humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. Dr. Rupassara received her PhD (Metabolomics/Biotechnology), MBA, and MS (Biochemistry) degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA (UIUC), MSc (Microbiology) from the University of Sydney, Australia, and BSc (Agric. Sc.) from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Support the show

Professor Araceli Díaz Perales and her colleagues at the Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics in Spain have made the discovery that mould spores on straw contribute to the increase in allergic asthma reactions. Their work utilising an experimental mouse model of human asthma has important implications for understanding, preventing and treating this common condition.

How can we get the most out of the cannabis plant?On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Dr Gavin George, CEO of Puregene AG - a Swiss company specialising in genomics and predictive plant breeding.We explore the potential of cannabis to produce hundreds of different products, including the challenges that come with it. We also explore the process of plant breeding, how much scope the cannabis plant has to evolve, and some of the new technologies needed to maximise this potential.The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing.Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/About Dr Gavin GeorgeDr. Gavin George is a Cofounder of Puregene AG and previously held the position of Director of Research and Intellectual Property, before being appointed to CEO.Dr. George was awarded a PhD in Plant Biotechnology in 2010 from the Institute for Plant Biotechnology at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.He subsequently worked for 7 years at the ETH Zurich as a Postdoctoral Researcher where he investigated the relationship between internal and external factors on plant growth.He has authored 14 peer reviewed publications and contributed to 3 books. His research was focused on the improvement of various crop species including sugarcane, tobacco, tomato, and potato as well as the creation of research devices for the detailed measurement of phenotypic traits.As the Director of Research and IP at Puregene, he ensured that the high-throughput analytical, phenotyping, biochemistry and sequencing technology platforms optimally support the breeding activities and global intellectual property pipelines of Puregene.As CEO he is focused on working with more international commercial partners and academic institutes for the development of new markets for cannabis and hemp genetics and the deployment of complete breeding programs.ResourcesConnect with Dr Gavin George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/puregene-ag/Puregene AG's Website: www.puregene.comFollow Dr Gavin on Instagram: @puregeneag Follow Dr Gavin on Twitter: @puregene

The announcement by the government, after a cabinet meeting on October 3, 2022, chaired by Kenyan President William Ruto, that it had lifted the ban on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) after a 10-year suspension has led to various reactions from Kenyans. In this episode, we get a reaction from a Kenyan who has made and eaten a GMO before as a Plant Biotechnologist (Susan Moenga).Dr Susan Moenga who is a Plant Biotechnology expert and whose previous research has seen her make a GMO plant before gives her views on the Ban. She also explains why she would prefer calling it genetic engineering instead of genetic modification since genetic modification is a bit wide and may have no intent. Dr. Susan currently works as a Post-doc at ICRISAT and computational biologist at Nucicer.The Key takeaway is we have been eating GM foods in Kenya the conventional way but not genetically modified foods at the molecular level known as genetic engineering which is what was recently accepted. She also encourages not to put Genetic modification to be of plants only but the possibility of more in other areas of research. In the following episodes, I will be talking to a Kenyan Biotech expert who has worked for the National Biosafety authority in Kenya for years.Music Credit: Dance like Mike, Beats Composed by Scoobadive, Produced by Scoobadive. Release date September 30, 2022, Downloaded on October 13th 2022.The Vulnerable scientist Podcast is a space for a scientist to tell their honest and authentic stories.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thevulnerablescientist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For decades, there has been a fiery debate around Genetic Modification.   It's seen by many as a solution to some of the world's biggest food problems, but by others as a reckless scientific gamble, endangering human health and the environment.   Those of us with memories of the 1990s and 2000s will remember GM trial crops in East Anglia being trashed by protesters, with farmers defending them using tractors as battering rams. Genetically modified crops are effectively banned across Europe and the same applies to gene edited crops. And it's gene editing we're interested in because the UK Government is trying to pass a new law which could lead to these crops being grown commercially in England. Researchers hope gene editing might help solve global food and health problems, and be more palatable to the public than GM. So, will it be a game changer? To discuss its potential, we are joined by Professor Cathie Martin from the John Innes Centre, where she is leading a research project creating tomatoes which boost the body's vitamin D. And former Chief Scientific Adviser to the Food Standards Agency, Professor Guy Poppy. Cathie Martin, group leader at the John Innes Centre and Professor at the University of East Anglia Cathie researches the relationship between diet and health and how crops can be fortified to improve diets and address the global challenge of escalating chronic disease.  This work has involved linking leading clinical and epidemiological researchers with plant breeders and metabolic engineers to develop scientific understanding of how diet can help to maintain health, promote healthy ageing and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Cathie has recently initiated collaborative research in China to research on Chinese Medicinal Plants, particularly those producing anti-cancer metabolites used for complementary therapies. Cathie was Editor-in-Chief of The Plant Cell (2008-2014) and is now an Associate Editor for Molecular Horticulture. She is a member of EMBO, AAAS, a Fellow of the Royal Society, in 2014 she was awarded an MBE for services to Plant Biotechnology, in 2019 she was elected Janniki Ammal Chair of the Indian Academy of Sciences for outstanding women in science and in 2022 she will receive the Rank Prize for outstanding contributions to research on nutrition. Professor Guy Poppy, former Chief Scientific Adviser to the Food Standards Agency, Professor Guy Poppy served as the FSA's Chief Scientific Adviser from 2014 to 2020. His research on food systems and food security at the University of Southampton, is interdisciplinary and he has twice served as Associate Vice President for Interdisciplinary research. He was appointed Companion of the Order of Bath (CB) in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021 and made a fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2022. Professor Poppy has significant research experience in food systems and food security and has advised governments around the world on these issues. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers including a number of highly cited articles on risk assessment, risk analysis and risk communication. He was a member of the Research Excellence Framework (REF2014 and REF2021) panel assessing the quality of agriculture, food and veterinary science in the UK. A graduate of Imperial College and Oxford University, Professor Poppy previously worked at Rothamsted Research, becoming Principal Scientific Officer. He left in 2001 to join the University of Southampton. As the FSA's Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Poppy provided expert scientific advice to the UK government and played a critical role in helping to understand how scientific developments will shape the work of the FSA as well as the strategic implications of any possible changes. His series of CSA reports have reached a very wide audience and have had impact on issues ranging from AMR to Big data and Whole Genome Sequencing through to the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS). He has focused on connecting science to those using it and has pushed for scientists to be intelligent providers to intelligent customers of science within the FSA and beyond. After completing his term of six years at the FSA, Professor Poppy became the Programme Director for the SPF Transforming the UK Food systems programme. This £47.5 million interdisciplinary research programme is supported by UKRI's Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) and brings together researchers from almost 40 research organisations and over 200 private and public sector organisations including almost 20 Government Departments/Agencies.

cuVer Brewery co-founders Hendrick Verspecht and Nico Silva have brought their new beers to Herlinda Heras and Mark Carpenter on Brew Ha Ha today. Harry Duke is sitting in for Steve Jaxon. cuVer Brewery is the first Belgian-style brewery in Sonoma County. Building and opening the brewery has been a long process. Hendrick tells how his family moved here from Belgium in 2012. His father was used to drinking local craft Belgian beers and he wanted the same beers in California, so he started home brewing. The brewery is located at 7704 Bell Road in Windsor, near Tilted Shed and Barley and Vine (in the former St. Florian location) in the Windsor beverage district. They have a tap room coming on line, the grand opening is Oct. 2. Hendrick studied Plant Biotechnology at the University of Ghent in Belgium at the university, after attending high school at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa. Today's Tastings Herlinda has brought a beer from a monastery in Belgium and Nico and Hendrick have brought the entire cuVer lineup, for tasting. The first is Hoppy Don, an IPA. They are using Belgian yeasts to produce an IPA that is not overly hoppy. They brew with a hop extract with is a very efficient way to use hops for small breweries, because their flavor remains fresh longer at the brewery. Nico Silva is the lead brewer at Cuver. He did the Culinary and Baking program at Santa Rosa JC. The CuVer beers in studio are the Dobbel, the Tripel and the Pepperwood, their Signature Saison Ale. It uses Meyer lemon peel and California Bay Laurel. They also have the Bell Road Pilsner, one of Nico's recipes, and the first beer they brewed. Their first batch was made in May this year while Hendrick was still in Belgium finishing his university work. They had to keep in touch despite 9 hours of time difference. For Nico, as a brewer, it is important to know how to make different styles of beer, so he practiced with many different recipes other than IPA. As they taste the Tripel, Mark Carpenter says he can hardly taste the alcohol, even if it's 8.2%. The yeast and malt profile covers the alcohol, as Nico says. Currently they only have draft beer, at the brewery and in certan taprooms around the county. You can get a growler or a howler, a little dumbell of beer. He wanted to make the Tripel because he needed a good smooth Belgian style beer in his brewery.

Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk with Stacey Minor, founder of Sweet Potato Patch. We dig deep into the impact food deserts are having on minority communities, how we can step up to the plate and be in control of what we eat and how generations can promote healthy lifestyles. This week it is all about recognizing your black girl magic and being the change you want to see. [8:20] What We Are Loving This Week[13:30] Introduction of Guest Stacey MinorStacey Minor was one of the first African American women to workfor the food company Monsanto. Now, she is taking her knowledgeand using it in Chicago's neediest communities.- Minor is the founder of Sweet Potato Patch, which is a mealdelivery service operating on the South Side. She uses producethat major retailers will not take and turns it into gourmet heat andserves meals -- and produce bags.[44:44] Andretta Honesty Moment[45:40] Aaqila's Honesty Moment[46:46] Stacey's Honesty Moment[49:00] More About Us & Our Mission & How to Be featured on our podcastLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE+ @WellHonestlyPodcast on Instagram+ Join the Facebook Community+ Buy Our TeaSUBSCRIBE + REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTSThank you for listening. We hope this podcast has been informative & an inspiring resource to create the kind of life you want with your health in mind.To help get this podcast in front of more women like you, please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here! The 10 seconds you take doing this means the WORLD to us and the women who will be helped by this show.Click here to go to our Podcast WebsiteAbout Sweet Potato Patch [ https://sweetpotatopatch.life ]Sweet Potato Patch is a Technology based Food business whose overall all mission is to utilize day to day technology to increase and create an ease related to healthy food access to residents in Urban Food Deserts.We utilize smart technology and GPS Tracked Crowd-Sourced Delivery Technology to deliver farm to table, healthy food options, to the front door of residents in Urban Food Deserts. Our farm to table food meets the needs and also the cultural necessity of our customers.About Stacey [ LINKEDIN ]  [ FACEBOOK ]Often recognized as a Plant Scientist or Executive Career Strategist, Stacey Minor is just a home-girl from the South Side of Chicago (by way of Roseland and Chatham). Stacey graduated with honors from the 2nd overall class of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Science and went on to pursue her studies at the University of Illinois in Champaign.  In the 90's Plant Biotechnology was so new, that the University did not have a degree program for it, so she ultimately studies Plant Sciences, but went on to work for the Monsanto Company and became one of the first of a handful of African American women to work in Plant Biotechnology professionally as a Senior Research Scientist.Stacey went on to switch careers after pursuing a MBA with an emphasis in Organizational Development from Washington University in St. Louis, to work at helping people re-brand and re-position themselves after career loss, as an Executive Job Coach in outplacement and Director of Career Services in Higher Education. She is a graduate of the Joseph Business School, founded by Dr. Bill Winston. Stacey is also the author of The 28th Chapter, and is now the Founder/Farmer In Chief of Sweet Potato Patch and Patchwerkz - Chicago, a faithful member of Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn.

Genetic Engineering and Society Center GES Colloquium - Tuesdays 12-1PM (via Zoom) NC State University | http://go.ncsu.edu/ges-colloquium GES Mediasite - See videos, full abstracts, speaker bios, and slides https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-mediasite Twitter - https://twitter.com/GESCenterNCSU A discussion of the current state of native maize varieties breeding; their agricultural importance to maintain food security in developing countries; how researchers are using them to understand maize genetic diversity; and how they can coexist with modern, genetically engineered varieties. Dr. Rellán-Álvarez will then describe the work being done in his lab, trying to understand the evolutionary role of phospholipid metabolism in local adaptation of maize native varieties in highland adaptation. Links & Resources https://www.gemmalab.org/ Guest Speaker Dr. Rubén Rellán-Álvarez (@rellanalvarez) joined NC State as an assistant professor of molecular and structural biochemistry in 2019. He was born in the middle of the Asturian mountains, NW Spain. He studied Environmental Sciences at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2002) and then receive a Masters in Plant Biotechnology at the same university.  He earned a PhD in Plant Nutrition at Aula Dei Experimental Station, Zaragoza; Postdoc at Carnegie Institution in Stanford. Dr. Rellán-Álvarez then started a lab at the National Laboratory of Genomics for Biodiversity in Mexico. He currently runs the GEMMALAB (Genetics, Evolution and Metabolism of Maize Adaptation Lab). GES Center - Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology. Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co

Liquefaction lessons from the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and biotechnologists doing interesting things with plants.

Liquefaction lessons from the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and biotechnologists doing interesting things with plants.

Ira Pastor, ideaXme life sciences ambassador, interviews Dr. Stanley Plotkin, Professor Emeritus at both Wistar Institute and the University of Pennsylvania and consultant to the vaccine industry. Ira Pastor Comments: So as we sit here a few months into the global Covid-19 pandemic, one big question on everyone’s mind is when will we see the first mass produced vaccine against this current strain, especially as it looks like in the United States there will be some loosening of quarantine / "shelter in place" rules to re-start the economy. Dr. Stanley Plotkin: Dr. Stanley Plotkin is an American physician, scientist, and scholar, in many circles referred to as “the Godfather of Vaccines", who in the 1960s, while working at Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, played a pivotal role in discovery of a vaccine against Rubella virus (also known as German measles or three-day measles), which is now used worldwide (as a key component of the MMR vaccine - a combination vaccine also that protects against measles and mumps) and has worked extensively on the development and application of a wide range of other vaccines including polio, rabies, varicella, rotavirus and cytomegalovirus. Dr. Plotkin graduated from New York University in 1952 and obtained a medical degree at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. He was a resident in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and at the Hospital for Sick Children in London. In 1957, Dr. Plotkin served in the Epidemic Intelligence Service of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of the U.S. Public Health Service for three years, and then served as a member of Wistar’s active research faculty from 1960 to 1991. Today, in addition to his emeritus appointment at Wistar, he is also Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania, and works as a consultant to vaccine manufacturers, such as Sanofi Pasteur, as well as biotechnology firms, non-profits and governments. Dr. Plotkin's book, "Vaccines", remains the standard reference on the subject. Dr. Plotkin is also an editor with Clinical and Vaccine Immunology, which is published by the American Society for Microbiology in Washington, D.C. On this episode we will hear from Dr. Plotkin: About his background; how he became interested in medicine, research, and how after joining Wistar (under the equally famous Dr. Hilary Koprowski), and working for a bit with Anthrax, how Rubella became a target of interest, His thoughts on Covid-19: how worried / concerned / optimistic he is about vaccine development. How with dozens of coronavirus vaccine candidates being developed, in various companies and organizations (including RNA vaccines, DNA vaccines, single protein vaccines, multiple protein vaccines, etc.) how a choice is made of which "to go with" once some are approved. About the requirement for a "perfect vaccine" with 100% coverage, versus less perfect vaccines that could get to market earlier. The topics of Plant BioTechnology, edible vaccines and the Anti-Vaccine movement. Credits: Ira Pastor interview video, text, and audio. Follow Ira Pastor on Twitter:@IraSamuelPastor If you liked this interview, be sure to check out ourinterview with Dr. Linfa Wang: Hunting Down Covid-19 and Other Deadly Diseases! Follow ideaXme on Twitter:@ideaxm On Instagram:@ideaxme Find ideaXme across the internet including on iTunes,SoundCloud,Radio Public, YouTube, TuneIn Radio,I Heart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. ideaXme is a global podcast, creator series and mentor programme. Our mission: Move the human story forward!™ ideaXme Ltd.

Jeremy Williams is the Head of Plant Biotechnology at Bayer. What is new is the world of agriculture? Hint: it's being created in St. Louis. Nicole Genz of Rescued Furnishings discusses her business as a marketplace for home goods and services. Fried food for fried people… Derek Schulze is an entrepreneur responsible for a marijuana culture-themed restaurant now open on Washington Ave.

How can Batman survive a crash on an island with a very small crop of a local harvest to regain his strength? Find out on this week's episode of School of Batman! Bianke has a PhD in Biotechnology from Stellenbosch University in South Africa and is currently a research fellow at the Institute for Plant Biotechnology at Stellenbosch University. You can find more about Bianke on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BLoedolff. __________________ Impact Moderato by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100618 Artist: incompetech.com/ Cool Vibes - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100863 Artist: incompetech.com/ Mechanolith by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100879 Artist: incompetech.com/

Seriously passionate episode here. Dr. Jack Kloppenburg discusses how we can all play a part in achieving sustainability, and the importance of diversity and culture in our food system. Dr. Kloppenburg is a retired professor from UW-Madison and auther of "First the Seed: The Political Economy of Plant Biotechnology."

This week on The Voice our host Tina Barton sits down with Nadine Sisk, Vice-president, communications and member services at CropLife Canada, about pesticides, plant biotechnology, and how to communicate the unpopular and commonly misunderstood. CropLife Canada is the trade association that represents Canada's plant science industry. Nadine discusses how today's society is disconnected from the farm, explains how plant biotechnology helps farmers, and shares ways in which farmers are increasingly using social media and digital content to educate consumers and close the gap. Join the conversation!You can connect with guest @NadineSisk and host @TinaMBarton. Leave a comment or question below, or rate the show on iTunes. The Voice is a MediaStyle production. We create strategic communications plans and killer content for web, radio and television.

Farming quality crops begins with using top notch soil: biotechnology and pesticides help farmers save the environment and practice sustainable farming.

Farming quality crops begins with using top notch soil: biotechnology and pesticides help farmers save the environment and practice sustainable farming.

With 3 jobs available for every 1 graduate and the number of jobs expected to rise 10-20% in the next 5 years, agriculture may be the career path you’ve been looking for.

With 3 jobs available for every 1 graduate and the number of jobs expected to rise 10-20% in the next 5 years, agriculture may be the career path you’ve been looking for.

Canadian fruit and vegetables are more affordable thanks to advancements in agriculture. Plant biotechnology means farmers can increase crop yields and decrease fuel emissions.

Canadian fruit and vegetables are more affordable thanks to advancements in agriculture. Plant biotechnology means farmers can increase crop yields and decrease fuel emissions.

Over thousands of years, humans have "domesticated" wild type plants and animals through selective breeding. Examples from the plant world include the breeding of modern hybrid maize from teosinte, or the development of modern wheat from emmer. As our knowledge of genomics and molecular technologies advances, we have developed much more precise and potentially more versatile ways to modify plants: genetic modification. In these two lectures we have a brief look at what biotechnology actually means, and our challenges in the time of rapid population growth and climate change. Using the example of Bacillus thuringiensis toxin we explore the principles behind genetic modification, and follow that up with a brief description of the introduction of herbicide resistance into broad acre crops. To conclude Plant Science in 2012, we move away from those input traits and take a look at Golden Rice, a genetically modified rice that produces beta-carotin in the grain. Golden Rice has the potential to save many thousands of children from blindness, and even death, caused by lack of vitamin A in the prevalent staple diet. Copyright 2012 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Over thousands of years, humans have "domesticated" wild type plants and animals through selective breeding. Examples from the plant world include the breeding of modern hybrid maize from teosinte, or the development of modern wheat from emmer. As our knowledge of genomics and molecular technologies advances, we have developed much more precise and potentially more versatile ways to modify plants: genetic modification. In these two lectures we have a brief look at what biotechnology actually means, and our challenges in the time of rapid population growth and climate change. Using the example of Bacillus thuringiensis toxin we explore the principles behind genetic modification, and follow that up with a brief description of the introduction of herbicide resistance into broad acre crops. To conclude Plant Science in 2012, we move away from those input traits and take a look at Golden Rice, a genetically modified rice that produces beta-carotin in the grain. Golden Rice has the potential to save many thousands of children from blindness, and even death, caused by lack of vitamin A in the prevalent staple diet. Copyright 2012 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Over thousands of years, humans have "domesticated" wild type plants and animals through selective breeding. Examples from the plant world include the breeding of modern hybrid maize from teosinte, or the development of modern wheat from emmer. As our knowledge of genomics and molecular technologies advances, we have developed much more precise and potentially more versatile ways to modify plants: genetic modification. In these two lectures we have a brief look at what biotechnology actually means, and our challenges in the time of rapid population growth and climate change. Using the example of Bacillus thuringiensis toxin we explore the principles behind genetic modification, and follow that up with a brief description of the introduction of herbicide resistance into broad acre crops. To conclude Plant Science in 2012, we move away from those input traits and take a look at Golden Rice, a genetically modified rice that produces beta-carotin in the grain. Golden Rice has the potential to save many thousands of children from blindness, and even death, caused by lack of vitamin A in the prevalent staple diet. Copyright 2012 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.