Breeding Quote by Pamela Ronald
“Everything that we eat today has been improved through some sort of breeding process. Anytime you do this, you introduce not only the genes that you know, but some that are not characterized.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Future of Food, NPR, 2015
Breeding introduces both known and unknown genetic changes to crops, affecting traits and safety.
In simple terms: Breeding adds known and unknown genes to food.
Consider hidden genetic impacts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- consumer education
- research funding
- regulatory review
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we monitor unintended gene effects?
- Should we limit breeding to known genes?
Unknown genes may have unforeseen health effects.