Agricultural Productivity and the Green Revolution

Green Revolution

1960s initiative increasing food production globally.

Industrial Agriculture

Farming method enhancing food supply for population.

Lysine

Essential amino acid often low in grains.

Protein Deficiency

Most common cause of malnutrition worldwide.

Food Aid

Provides short-term relief with long-term drawbacks.

Animal Products

Global production and consumption are rising.

Energy Costs

Different meats have varying environmental impacts.

Concentrated Feeding Operations

Large-scale farming generating significant animal waste.

Aquaculture

Farming aquatic organisms for protein sources.

Commercial Farming

Oysters and clams cultivated for economic gain.

Major Crop Plants

Primary starch sources with minimal protein content.

Crop Monocultures

Single crop farming vulnerable to pests and diseases.

Pesticide Use

400 million kg used annually in U.S. agriculture.

Pesticide Resistance

Pests evolve to survive chemical treatments.

Organic Agriculture

Farming method conserving resources and improving soil.

Organic Food Sales

Increasing demand for organic products over time.

GMO

Genetically modified organisms enhancing agricultural efficiency.

Agrobacterium Tumefaciens

Bacteria used for genetic engineering in plants.

Herbicide Resistance

Increasing prevalence of crops tolerant to herbicides.

Flavr Savr Tomato

First genetically modified tomato for longer shelf life.

Beta Carotene

Nutrient inserted into rice to combat vitamin A deficiency.

Acrylamide

Potential carcinogen formed from fried asparagine.

Photosynthetic Efficiency

Improved in soybeans through genetic engineering.