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Plant Breeding: GMO, Cross Pollination & Cross Breeding Explained

Watch as Dr. Kevin Folta, a leading biotechnology and science communicator, explains the concept of plant breeding and the differences between genetically modified organisms, cross-pollination plants (or self-pollination) and cross-breeding plants. What is the difference between cross-pollination and cross-breeding? Cross-pollination occurs naturally between sexually compatible plants while cross-breeding is a process facilitated by humans. GMO plants differ because they have been genetically modified in order to introduce a specific trait to a plant. What is the importance of GMOs and plant breeding in agriculture? You may wonder why we would even need this when a plant can reproduce naturally? Imagine being able to take the gene or a set of genetic genes from one plant and being able to transfer them into another? Now consider what it would mean if that new gene was able to make the host plant more superior in some way – like being able to resist a certain pest or withstand drought-stricken conditions. This would result in saving a crop from destruction or achieving higher crop yields. We have more scientific explanations about GMO issues and concepts on our channel:    / gmoanswers   GMO Answers is your resource for answering questions related to genetically modified organisms (GMOs), biotechnology, and genetic engineering. Our website features independent contributing experts and institutions who are eager to answer your questions. Find out more here: https://gmoanswers.com/ GMO ANSWERS ACROSS THE WEB GMOAnswers.com: http://bit.ly/GMOAnswers Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LVQiyz Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Ki0cWE Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2n0pgIu