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Innovation in Gene Editing and Plant Breeding: A Look at Scientific Advancement and Consumer Perspectives in Food and Agriculture

The November 2023 Farm Foundation^® Forum, Innovation in Gene Editing and Plant Breeding: A Look at Scientific Advancement and Consumer Perspectives in Food and Agriculture, took place via Zoom on Tuesday, November 7, at 2 p.m. CT.

In this forum, we looked at the scientific advancements happening in plant breeding and gene editing in food and agriculture, as well as the impacts for agricultural productivity. Beyond the science, we heard updates on the regulatory environment as well as insights into consumer perceptions, preferences, and demand.

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Presentation Slides

Moderator:
Jayson Lusk, Ph. D.
Vice President and Dean, Division of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources,
Oklahoma State University

Panelists:
Fan-Li Chou, Ph. D.
Senior Vice President, Scientific Affairs and Policy, American Seed Trade Association

Richard Lawrence, Ph.D.
Head of Genome Editing, Yield, Disease, and Quality Research,
Bayer Crop Science

Allen Van Deynze, Ph. D.
Director, Seed Biotechnology Center and Associate Director, Plant Breeding Center,
University of California, Davis

Alison Van Eenennaam, Ph.D.
Professor of Cooperative Extension in Animal Biotechnology and Genomics 
University of California, Davis