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Mapping The Rice Genome: What the World Has to ‘Grain’ From It

Emilee Hoopes

University of Arizona Honors College

Monday, February 23, 2015

Rice seems simple, but its genetics are complex. Unlocking them could be the key to feeding Africa.

Tags: rice, Africa, Asia, genome, genetics

Heat, smoke, pandemic: Dangers multiply for farmworkers in 2020

California farmworkers have had to endure heatwaves, wildfires and a pandemic that continues to spread during peak harvest season for almonds and wine grapes. (Photo courtesy of UFW/United Farm Workers)

Cronkite News

Arizona State University

Friday, April 02, 2021

The race to deliver fresh foods during peak harvest season means farmworkers are facing the threats of climate change acceleration and COVID-19.

Tags: agriculture, public health, farm worker health, Wildfire, air pollution, covid-19, storyfest2021

Planet Forward Advisory Council

Planet Forward Staff

Planet Forward

Thursday, September 05, 2013

Bruce Brandfon - Council Chair