In Illinois grapes are a really big money maker. Grape farmers are leaning how to cross wild grapes with European grapes to make better wines. Since wild grapes have already adapted to the climate in Illinois, it makes it easier to have a crossbreed of grapes than a kind of grape that wont prosper as [...]
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Pros and Cons of GM Food: Is This the Answer?
November 10th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Biology
The worlds population is growing rapidly and our land is slowly diminishing. These controversial “GM” foods could be the answer according to some scientists. GM foods is any food item that has had it DNA modified in a lab. Only 18% of our land mass is cultivated for agriculture. By 2040 the worlds population is [...]
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