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Subscribe to podcastNicholas Talks -- Spring/Summer 2007
         an online collection of lectures about environmental issues and solutions
         brought to you by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment
         and Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.

         

Michael NorthcottBill Schlesinger
Mark London
Rob Jackson
Anna Lappe
Alon Tal
Mary Eubanks
Dan Hikorua
Rick Ostfeld
Josh Dolan
Stuart Pimm
Randy Olson

CornMarch 23 - "Resurrecting Ancient Genes for Sustainable Maize Agriculture”

A talk by Mary Eubanks, adjunct professor of biology, Duke University.

Dr. Eubanks discusses maize agriculture and its importance in terms of sustainable agriculture, and the impact of growing maize on an industrial scale for agro-ecosystems. 

Read "The Accidental Scientist", Mary Eubanks >


 

 

 

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