Hungry Planet: How Tomatoes Are Revolutionizing Urban Farming
"Hungry Planet: How Tomatoes Are Revolutionizing Urban Farming" explores the innovative changes in urban agriculture, focusing on the advancements in tomato cultivation. Highlighting the work of scientists and urban gardeners, the video showcases efforts to produce tomatoes in limited city spaces using genetic modification techniques like CRISPR. Key educational concepts include plant genetics, genome editing, and the benefits of urban farming for sustainability and mental health. Featuring insights from Professor Zachary Lippman from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, the video demonstrates how compact, fast-flowering tomato varieties can transform agricultural practices. This content aligns with curriculum topics related to biology, ecology, and technology, and is essential for understanding modern agricultural challenges and solutions. Part of the "Hungry Planet" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 8 minutes 58 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Home and Family, Science, Technology
- Subtopic: Climatology, Environmental Issues, Food, Gardening, Heredity and Genetics, Plants, Technology
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Hungry Planet
- Voicer: Kelly Brennan
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