Protecting Today’s Investments For Tomorrow’s Innovations

1.Experts now predict our planet will need to double agricultural output by ______ to feed a growing population. 2.By some estimates, this means producing more food in the next ______ years than has been grown in the last ______ years. 3.How can biotechnology play a roll in feeding the world in the future?

Design the “super plant” Draw a picture of the plant Give a brief description of the plant Explain how the plant will aid in feeding the world in the future

Product ready for market –$100 million –7 to 10 years –Calculated investment with risk

Three groups –Consumers –Agricultural producers –Biotechnology professionals “Super plant”…

Use of biotechnology and trait stewardship is an investment in –Science –Innovation –Agriculture –The future!