Genetic time bomb
Grades: 9 10 11 12
ENC#: ENC-006234
Publisher: Oregon Public Broadcasting
Date: 1994
Ordering Information
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Subjects:
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Agriculture. Biodiversity. Conservation. Earth science. Environment. Genetics. Life Science. Natural resources. Personal and social issues. Plants. |
Resource Type:
Resource materials for math or science.
Abstract:
Featuring leading scientists and activists, this video focuses on the importance of preserving biodiversity. The tape looks at the historic changes in agriculture and adoption of high yield hybrids, illustrates the impact of the green revolution, examines the importance of maintaining biodiversity, and profiles the growing worldwide network of farmers who are cultivating thousands of rare and threatened species of vegetables and fruits. The tape also describes how seed banks were founded, highlights the story of Soviet botanists who starved to death during a World War II battle rather than eat the seeds they had stored for future generations, and features what has been done to achieve preservation of plant germplasm . A list of books for further reading is provided with the tape. (Author/RA)
Pricing Information:
 | Description: 1 videotape (VHS) | Cost: $150.00 | Note: Purchase price for institutions. | Order#: 191-V | | Description: 1 videotape (VHS) | Cost: $39.95 | Note: Purchase price for individuals and low income groups. | Order#: 191-V | | Description: 1 videotape rental | Cost: $45.00 | Note: Rental fee for institutions. | Order#: 191-V | | Description: 1 videotape rental | Cost: $25.00 | Note: Rental fee for individuals and low income groups. | Order#: 191-V | |
Publisher:
Oregon Public Broadcasting Contributor(s):
| Authors: Steven Segaller; Vivia Boe; John de Graaf. |
Specifications:
1 videotape (VHS, 45 min. : sound, color ; 1/2 in.)
1 resource list (1 sheet ; 28 cm.)
Record Created: 05/30/1996 Last Modified: 07/13/2005
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