Title: Describe the types of plants that are being developed using biotechnology.
Course: Foundations of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (18001-I) > Section: Investigating Basic Scientific Skills and Principles in Plant Science

Description should include the use of biotechnology in

- production of forages (e.g., grasses, legumes), ornamentals, grain crops, fruits, vegetables, or products derived from them
- technologies used to develop pathogen resistance, plant-made products, phytoremediation, water use efficiency, nitrogen use efficiency, and quality traits
- pharming.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences among transgenic, biotech, genetically modified (GM) and genetically engineered (GE) crops?
- What are the most widely grown biotech crops, and how have they been modified?
- How is bioremediation useful?
- What are different types of ornamental crops?
- What are some significant uses of legumes?
- What are some of the goals of genetic engineering in plant science?
- How are genetically engineered products assessed for safety and environmental risk?
- How can using biotechnology reduce the environmental impact of the food system, increase agricultural production efficiency, and enhance the nutritive value of food?