Gene Banks and the Future of Food with Dr. Ren Wang

Foodie Pharmacology Podcast

English - November 02, 2020 00:39 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
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“Gene bank” may sound like something out of a Sci-fi movie – but they are actually really important in the real world! Gene banks are a type of biological repository where genetic material is stored. When it comes to crops, gene banks hold the future of food, and include seeds, plant cuttings and more. Join Dr. Quave this week as she chats with Dr. Ren Wang, the Director General of the China National GeneBank, based in Shenzhen, China.

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