Logo Trop1 (1)

GM Crops in Sub-Saharan Africa

Reading

A reading by John Agaba, Alliance for Science, Cornell University, that describes the importance of food security in Sub-Saharan Africa, in the face of climate change. This reading includes several examples of genetically modified crops and why they are favoured by farmers in Sub-Saharan African countries.

Students will learn about genetically modified crops and some arguments surrounding their utilization. They will further understand how genetically modified crops could possibly bolster food security in several Sub-Saharan African countries that are dealing with failed crops due to climate change.

Use this tool to help your students find answers to:

  1. Briefly describe Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
  2. Why do farmers prefer to plant hybrid or genetically modified crops? List some of the examples.
  3. Discuss the arguments surrounding GM crop utilization in Africa.
About Tool
Tool Name African farmers want GMO seeds to help weather climate change
Discipline Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences
Topic(s) in Discipline Genetics, Botany, Agriculture, Food Security, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), GMO Crops
Climate Topic Climate Change and Food Security, Climate and the Biosphere, Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
Type of tool Reading
Grade Level High School
Location Global, Africa
Language English
Translation      –
Developed by John Agaba
Hosted at Alliance for Science, Cornell University
Link
Access Online
Computer Skills Basic

Mapped Sustainable Development Goal(s), apart from 4 and 13

SUBSCRIBE

To Subscribe to our newsletter please enter