Chapter 15 Agricultural Biotechnologies

Agricultural Biotechnologies Chapter 15 Agricultural Biotechnologies Section 15.1 Farming Technologies Section 15.2 New Breeding Technologies Section 15.3 Other Agricultural Technologies

Objectives Content Vocabulary 15.1 Farming Technologies List highlights in the evolution of farming. Explain how animals are traditionally bred. Discuss methods used in plant and animal maintenance. Content Vocabulary hybrid irrigation fertilizer monoculture farming dehydrate

Farming Technologies 15.1 Graphic Organizer Use this graphic organizer to organize and write down information as you study.

How might biotechnology be used for agriculture? Farming Technologies 15.1 Get Started! How might biotechnology be used for agriculture?

Agriculture’s Biotechnology Roots Farming Technologies 15.1 Agriculture’s Biotechnology Roots New agricultural biotechnologies use genetic engineering to modify species.   For example, biotechnologists might create new types of fertilizer or crops, such as tomatoes.

The Evolution of Farming Farming Technologies 15.1 The Evolution of Farming Farming techniques have existed throughout history to cultivate and feed the masses.   Metal, animal-harnessed plows eventually led to modern-day tractors controlled by satellites.

Breeding Plants and Animals Farming Technologies 15.1 Breeding Plants and Animals On a farm, humans control the breeding of plants and animals.   Biotechnology has led to more farmers being able to plant hybrid crops. hybrid in biotechnology, an organism bred from two different species, breeds, or varieties

Plant and Animal Maintenance Farming Technologies 15.1 Plant and Animal Maintenance Livestock and plants need water in order to live.   Therefore, irrigation and fertilizer are two important processes every farm needs to thrive. irrigation bringing a supply of water to crops fertilizer a chemical compound used to restore nutrients to the soil

in biotechnology, raising only one crop or one species of plant Farming Technologies 15.1 Fertilizing Fertilizers have made monoculture farming cost effective.   However, fertilizing has become a controversial practice. Each side for or against its use has a compelling argument. monoculture in biotechnology, raising only one crop or one species of plant

Farming Technologies 15.1 Use of Antibiotics To keep costs low, farmers often use antibiotics on livestock to free them of disease.   However, overuse of antibiotics can become counterproductive. The antibiotics in animal waste can enter the soil and waterways.

Most food is either cold processed or dehydrated. Farming Technologies 15.1 From Farm to Consumer The plants and livestock at the farm are prepared and sent to a factory for processing.   Most food is either cold processed or dehydrated. dehydrate to remove moisture

Agricultural Biotechnologies Chapter 15 Agricultural Biotechnologies Review Quick Check Discuss methods of plant and animal maintenance. Give an example of genetic engineering in agriculture. Answers For water, there are irrigation systems. Also, fertilizers feed plants and antibiotics can help prevent disease and promote animal growth. tomatoes