The Botany of Desire: Genetic Engineering and Pest Control

Red earthworms. Caption: are more likely to develop resistance.

Explore efforts to decrease the use of pesticides by genetically engineering resistance in plants. Viewers also consider the debate over the benefits and risks of genetically modified organisms. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.

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Keywords:
ecology, plants

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  • The Botany of Desire: Genetic Engineering and Pest Control

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory, Spanish Audio Descriptions - Visual, Spanish Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English, Spanish
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    PBS Learning Media
    Length:
    9 minutes