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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.” quote by Pamela Ronald
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“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.”

Pamela Ronald

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.

Key Takeaway

Consider hidden genetic impacts.

Themes

genetics food safety agriculture innovation

Mood

cautious inquisitive

Type

scientific ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • consumer education
  • research funding
  • regulatory review

Key Concepts

crop breeding genomic uncertainty risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we monitor unintended gene effects?
  • Should we limit breeding to known genes?
A Different Perspective

Unknown genes may have unforeseen health effects.

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