Nuclear science for food security
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Channel: United Nations · 2009 · News & Politics
United Nations, March 2009 - A revolutionary technology is helping farmers and boosting food production around the world. International Atomic Energy Agency scientists are helping produce crops that are more resistant to harsh environmental elements. The process speeds up natural variations in seeds, having no harmful effects while providing an important tool against food crises and shortages. Script: http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/unia1176.pdf
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