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We tell powerful stories. we explain the consequences. for example, it's striking that 50% of all human calories come from just three plant species — rice, maize and wheat. many of those crops are going to be seriously challenged by new temperatures or prolonged periods of acidity. so for food security — feeding a growing population — reasons alone, we all need to be very concerned about the impacts of climate change. but do you also, then, wade into very complex debates about engineering of new genetic types of plant? do you tell the world that, "you know what? "given that we're at a wo...

So, it's not... kew itself doesn't get involved in genetic modification. it is the role of kew, i think, to explain these issues to our visitors. we should be explaining why plants matter. we should be explaining contemporary issues in plant science and the relationships between plants and humanity. agriculture food is a very good example. 0ur big festival next summer is all on this subject, and we will touch upon genetic modification because it is one tool that can be used, potentially, to increase food yields, in particular for the most vulnerable countries and communities in the world. and ...

That, "you know what? given that we're at a world population of 8 billion and it's going to go higher, we need to embrace genetically modified plants. " we would be mad to exclude genetic modification and gene editing as a potential tool in the battle against climate change, in the battle to provide food security to, as you say, a growing population. is it the role of kew to get involved in that kind of debate? so, it's not... kew itself doesn't get involved in genetic modification. it is the role of kew, i think, to explain these issues to our visitors. we should be explaining why plants matt...

That, "you know what? given that we're at a world population of 8 billion and it's going to go higher, we need to embrace genetically modified plants. " we would be mad to exclude genetic modification and gene editing as a potential tool in the battle against climate change, in the battle to provide food security to, as you say, a growing population. is it the role of kew to get involved in that kind of debate? so, it's not... kew itself doesn't get involved in genetic modification. it is the role of kew, i think, to explain these issues to our visitors. we should be explaining why plants matt...

Looking at current internet searches, the hunt forfuel looks more pronounced in the south east of england and the midlands, and indeed, the petrol retailers association are hopeful that the crisis could be coming to an end by this weekend. ramzan karmali, bbc news. rule changes to make it easier to research and develop "gene edited" food crops have been announced by the government. scientists believe they will be able to develop foods that are more nutritious and productive, and more resilient to climate change. gene editing, unlike genetic modification, does not involve introducing dna from d...