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Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

Talking Biotech is a weekly podcast that uncovers the stories, ideas and research of people at the frontier of biology and engineering. Each episode explores how science and technology will transform agriculture, protect the environment, and feed 10 billion people by 2050. Interviews are led by Dr. Kevin Folta, a professor of molecular biology and genomics.

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45:40

A Weed Solves a Crisis

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/04/23

Could the lowly dandelion solve a crisis? If Key Gene CEO Dr. Arjen van Tunen and associates are correct, this yard pest may be the basis of sustainable and highly profitable rubber production. A growing middle class worldwide has produced a need for high-quality rubber, mostly for tires. Rubber tree (the genus Havea) plantations in Southeast Asia are threatened by climate change, disease, and sustainable harvesting is costly and labor intensive. However, the dandelion produces latex,

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49:12

In Search of Celiac-Safe Wheat

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/04/16

Dietary reactions to wheat are on the rise, and science is grasping for answers. One approach to work around the genetic basis of the reaction, and that is well understood. With that information, scientists like Dr. Chris Miller at the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center are searching for innovative solutions. Current concepts seek to breed modern wheat with other historical varieties featuring low reactivity. Future methods suggest that genetic engineering and gene editing might be

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58:34

Coffee Origins, Breeding and Challenges

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/04/08

When we think of the plants that are important to us, we might think right past the magical shrub that gives us coffee berries. Coffee underpins major economies in the world, has an interesting history, and its sustainable production is threatened.We’re joined by Hanna Neuschwander from World Coffee Research. Hanna describes what coffee is, its natural history, species in the wild, and breeding efforts to improve coffee. We also discuss the major challenges that stand to harm coffee

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71:08

Glyphosate in Breast Milk and Wine?

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/04/03

Recent unpublished reports are popping up on the internet that suggest that the herbicide glyphosate is showing up at dangerous levels in a variety of places. These range from breast milk, to beer, to wine, to potato chips. There are a number of laboratories and kit manufacturers that are excited to provide a means for such analysis. In the hands of the untrained, such kits and data are nothing more than in invitation for misinterpretation or misuse.In this week’s podcast we talk to two

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43:20

Banana Disease and GE Solutions

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/03/26

Dr. Leena Tripathi is a leader in banana biotechnology, working at IITA in Nairobi, Kenya. She has been publishing prolifically on a number of solutions for banana disease resistance using genetic engineering. In this episode of Talking Biotech she discusses the disease threats to banana production in Africa, and the solutions she has identified. She also touches on the social climate, farm structure, and attitudes toward the technology. You’ll hear many thoughts that will surprise

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55:29

All About Bt!

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/03/19

If you tell a stranger that something called “delta endotoxin” is as close as it gets to a miracle, they’d likely respond in one of two ways. They’d either want you to seek counseling, or find out if they can get it injected into their faces. Humans have love-hate relationships with toxic compounds, and delta endotoxin, or “Bt toxin” is no exception.This natural protein is toxic to a specific suite of pests, namely caterpillars that consume ag crops. It has been understood for decades

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43:19

Cherry Domestication and Breeding, Herbicide Beer?

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/03/12

Cherries are a perennial favorite fruit. However, they are a tree, so their genetic improvement is slow. Episode 27 features Dr. Amy Iezzoni, as she discusses cherry genetic origins and efforts to improve cherry through traditional breeding.In part two, your questions are answered, namely questions about reports of glyphosate in urine, breastmilk and Germans.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that brings your lab’s world-changing research together

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82:58

The Story of GE Papaya, Helping People Save an Industry

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/03/05

The story of how genetic engineering saved the Hawaiian papaya industry gets lost in the discussion of agronomic crop uses of the technology. This story is important because this is not just a story of technology. It is the story of people.Joni Kamiya tells the story of growing up on her family’s farm and the changes that came with the virus and how the genetically engineered saved production of this traditional crop for their family.Follow Joni on Twitter at @HIFarmersDtr, and her blog at

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49:22

Beautiful GMOs and the Not-So-Dirty Dozen

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/02/26

In today’s Talking Biotech Podcast the first guest is Keira Havens. She’s the CEO of Revolution Bio, a company turned non-profit that is interested in using the power of plants to introduce the public to the power of genetic engineering. They have found good public support for genetically engineered flowers, and hope that this technology is a gateway to a broader understanding of the technology. In part two, Dr. Natalia Peres talks about the EWG’s Dirty Dozen, especially as the concept

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42:24

Biotech & Tomato Breeding – Social Media on the Farm

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2016/02/20

Improving plants with biotechnology is not just genetic engineering, it is using tools of molecular biology and genomics to guide traditional breeding strategies. In this episode Dr. Harry Klee from the University of Florida discusses how the Plant Innovation Center utilizes such strategies to breed tomatoes with superior flavors. In part two, University of Manitoba student Chelsea Boonstra discusses how a classroom assignment turned into a social media sensation, and became the public

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38:10

Innovative Approaches of the Future Farm Project 2050

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2015/10/31

Several weeks ago there was a request for Talking Biotech Podcast to interview Prof Graeme Martin. Prof Martin has a long career in animal reproductive biology, and in recent times has had more focus on how to test new strategies in supporting livestock, crops and the nation’s resident biodiversity. His “Clean, Green and Ethical” approach to animal production dovetails with novel strategies to sustainably raise crops in no-till systems as part of the Future Farm 2050 Project. The

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41:30

Cassava 2, History, Domestication; Biotech Virus...

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2015/10/24

Biotech innovation in cassava is necessary to speeding genetic improvement of this food staple. Together with breeding efforts, the new resources derived define new crops that primarily serve the developing world. Yet the Western world knows so little about cassava. This episode of Talking Biotech is part two of the series on cassava genetic improvement. Dr. Barbara Schaal speaks about its genetic origins, migration and domestication. Dr. Nigel Taylor describes the extensive work ongoing

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46:46

Solutions for Cassava – Biofortification and...

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2015/10/17

Cassava (Manihot esculentum) is a critical world food crop, the third most consumed staple outside of rice and maize. It is even more critical because it is a vigorous plant that grows well in challenging areas. The crop feeds close to 800,000 people worldwide, mostly in Africa, South America and Asia.Production is challenged by a number of biotic and abiotic factors. Viral diseases move quickly through growing regions, vectored by whiteflies. The starchy tuber also lacks key

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51:20

An Experiment You can Do With Us; Sugar Beet Breeding...

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2015/10/10

This eThis episode of Talking Biotech invites you to be the investigator and data collector. The internet is littered with images that claim animals will not eat GMO corn, which is curious because 80% of it goes to animal feed. We have arranged to test that hypothesis through Biology Fortified. If you visit this URL you can make a donation and receive a kit that you can use to generate data for this effort. The podcast discusses the experiment and the acquisition of 2000 lbs of corn to

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61:28

The SciBabe Talks Toxins; Your Questions Answered

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2015/10/03

Today chemophobia rules supreme. From fast-food establishments to farming critics, everyone seems to be an expert, except the experts!Talking Biotech #19 features The SciBabe, Yvette d’Entremont (@TheSciBabe). She has experience in the chemical industries and a background in applied toxicology. This is a light-hearted discussion of “toxic”, what it means, and what we really need to worry about. In the second part, Kevin Folta answers your questions, covering Dr. Don Huber, IARC and

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57:14

Insecticides, Herbicides, Organic and Conventional Ag

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2015/09/26

The topic of “pesticides” is the new frontier in the opposition to agricultural biotechnology. Opponents of the technology blame new genetic improvement methods for perceived increases in chemical controls for plant, animal and fungal pests. However, scientists argue that our pest control strategies are increasingly focused, less toxic, and work better. This episode features an interview with Dr. Steve Savage. He is a life-long expert in chemical control of insects and weeds, and has

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48:55

Biotech, Ag and Insects; Promoting Art with Science;...

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2015/09/19

This week we’re joined by Richard Levine, communications director for the Entomological Society of America. We discuss bees, butterflies, insecticides and some of the current issues in crop protection from an entomological perspective. We then turn to the idea of promoting artwork using a science podcast, and the important effort to get Dr. Barbara McClintock on the ten dollar bill, replacing some guy. We discuss the barriers to her participation in science, and describe why she would be

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60:37

Biotechnology in Uganda; Reflections on a Public...

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2015/09/12

This week features two discussions with fellows serving in the Global Leadership Program of the Cornell Alliance for Science. The first part is a discussion with Nassib Mugwanya, Outreach Leader for the Ugandan Biosciences Information Center. He discusses the state of biotech solutions in Uganda, both in terms of critical needs and the current pipeline. The second part is a discussion about the public Ask Me Anything event that was held near the university where I served as a panelist.

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69:35

Tomatoes! Innovative Breeding and a Biotech Solution

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2015/09/05

This episode is an introduction to tomatoes, popular fruits that provide great variation to the eye and palate, as well as the foundation of many recipes. Surprisingly, tomatoes are fragile fruits and the plants can be difficult to grow. They are under constant attack from pests and pathogens, and new varieties must deliver profits for growers and beautiful, flavorful fruits for industry and the consumer.Tomato improvement is happening in several ways. Dr. Sam Hutton is an Assistant

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60:38

Biotech Solution to Citrus Greening Disease; Your...

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta ·

2015/08/29

This week’s Talking Biotech features discussion of Huanglongbing (HLB) also known as Citrus Greening Disease. The disease is devastating Florida citrus, and is causing a massive hardship on the State’s iconic industries. We are joined by Ricke Kress from Southern Gardens Citrus, one of the largest producers and processors. Southern Gardens has experienced massive losses from citrus greening, losing over 800,000 trees. They are now in the process of deregulating the first genetically

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