Course: SAT 100 Principles of Agroecology

Reading and Multimedia Assignments

Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments

Read Chapter 14 of Gliessman textbook

This chapter explores the changes that have occurred in plant and animal species from the inception of farming to the current time, Of particular importance is the reduction in the number of species existing today as compared to the late 1950s.  The basis for genetic modification started with a process we call natural selection. Where little if any interference occurred because of human influence.  Whereas today the variety of plants and animals has dwindled to an all-time low causing great concern. Some to believe that another Irish potato fathom could happen again.  Our current agriculture methods are what we refer to as monoculture agriculture.  Many are calling for a more varied genetic diversity.

Superweeds and Superbugs

This article discusses what Genetically Modified Organisms are and what if any effect they are having on the food supply.
by Jack Adam Weber, in The Mindful Word, CC BY-SA 3.0

Genetic diversity

This article takes a look at what factors make up genetic diversity and explains why variation in a species is important.
in Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0