Kaleem I do believe that gene technology will play a role in the second green revolution. However, if one considers that for this gene revolution to express itself it will be contingent on land, water and the ecosystems, the fundamental elements of our food production systems. How we manage these resources will determine the expression of this genetic potential. Our record of managing these fundamental resources has been less than optimal. In the second green revolution, how we address the aforementioned impasse will determne whether we are able to achieve the genetic revolution.
Kaleem I do believe that gene technology will play a role in the second green revolution. However, if one considers that for this gene revolution to express itself it will be contingent on land, water and the ecosystems, the fundamental elements of our food production systems. How we manage these resources will determine the expression of this genetic potential. Our record of managing these fundamental resources has been less than optimal. In the second green revolution, how we address the aforementioned impasse will determne whether we are able to achieve the genetic revolution.