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Pamela Ronald is Professor of Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis, where she studies the role that genes play in a plant's response to its environment. Her laboratory has genetically engineered rice for resistance to diseases and flooding, both of which are serious problems of rice crops in Asia and Africa. Ronald is co-author with her husband, an organic farmer, of "Tomorrow's Table: Organic Farming, Genetic and the Future of Food".

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"[Tomorrow's Table" is a fantastic piece of work. I totally recommend it whether you are pro GMO or anti-GMO." "This is an important book... I agree with the authors that we will need the best ideas from "organic" thinkers and from scientists – including genetic engineers – to feed the world and help the poorest...I certainly recommend this book"-- Bill Gates

"Here's a persuasive case that, far from contradictory, the merging of genetic engineering and organic farming offers our best shot at truly sustainable agriculture"-- Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog

We found the book insightful and well-documented." -- Organic Gardening Magazine

"Whether you ultimately agree with it or not, Tomorrow's Table bring a fresh approach to the debate over transgenic crops."-- Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food and The Omnivore's Dilemma

"The noteworthy aspect of the book is the way they then marry their separate fields to argue logically for the use of GM technologies to improve organic agriculture." -- Science magazine

"Brilliant... the best book I have ever read about the ways in which genetically engineered and organic food relate to each other and society." -- Michael Specter, Staff writer for The New Yorker

"A unique, personal perspective ... Highly recommended." -- Peter H. Raven, President, Missouri Botanical Garden
"A tale of the passions of an organic farmer and a plant genetic scientis...a source of inspiration." -- Sir Gordon Conway KCMG FRS, Professor of International Development, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College, London, and past President of the Rockefeller Foundation

"Simply one of the best scientific presentations of organic agriculture I have read in that it is soundly grounded in the literature and does not over-reach, while remaining staunchly and reasonably pro-organic." -- Phil Stewart

"This wildly eccentric book juxtaposes deep scientific analysis of genetically engineered agriculture with recipes for such homey kitchen staples as cornbread and chocolate chip cookies." -- Booklist

Tomorrow's Table in the classroom at Oregon State University:
"I really enjoyed the book. It did a great job of keeping everything in perspective. Use again!"
"Use again! A great resource and easy to understand"
"The textbook was great. It had a story line to it. It was easy to remember."

"Tomorrow´s Table, una búsqueda de la verdad sobre la agricultura orgánica y la modificación genética" -- Antama Fundacion

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Science bloggers to discuss "GMOs" with Michael Pollan

Category: GMOGenetically engineered cropsgenetics and societylabeling
Posted on: November 4, 2009 12:45 PM, by Pamela Ronald

changemakers-winner-frank.jpgThe Changemakers international online community selected biofortified, a group website devoted to providing factual information and fostering discussion about plant genetics, especially genetic engineering, as the grand prize winner in the GMO Risk or Rescue Competition. This would not have been possible without the leadership of Karl Haro von Mogel, graduate student and blogger Anastasia Bodnar, our Australian colleague David Tribe and the votes of the science blogging community. Thanks all.


Here is the announcment:

Our entire team is excited to highlight your idea and your efforts on attaining the public vote on how your work contributes to increasing consumer knowledge about this field.

Congratulations on your accomplishment!

You will receive $1,500 to help further your work and also have a chance to have a tête-à- tête with Michael Pollan. You also will be a part of the enhanced social media workshop and a 1-page ad in the Stanford Social Innovation Review. We will soon follow up with more details on these prizes.


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1

Yea! My vote counted for the right group!

Posted by: Mike Haubrich | November 4, 2009 5:27 PM

2

Congratulations! Here's hoping they let you post the entire interview on the site. I'm sure it will be a very interesting discussion.

Posted by: Joshua | November 4, 2009 5:58 PM

3

Pamela, how come when I've seen you comment in the comments section of your blog posts here, your comment isn't in bold?

For instance, you commenting:

http://scienceblogs.com/tomorrowstable/2009/10/anti-vaccine_anti-science.php#comment-2028590

And in comparison Greg Laden commenting over at his blog:

http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2009/11/how_many_people_does_it_take_t.php??utm_source=readerspicks&utm_medium=link#comment-2047015

Posted by: Alex | November 4, 2009 6:19 PM

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Alex
I have no idea how to make my comments in bold
I am a new blogger- still lots to learn
suggestions anyone?

Posted by: Pam | November 5, 2009 4:30 AM

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@Pam: I imagine it's a setting on your site that identifies you as the owner. Check w/ the overlords on that too--or with the SciBlings.

Posted by: Mary | November 5, 2009 1:07 PM

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