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2. A summary of research in progress at Iowa State University
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Abbott, Eric A. (author)
- Format:
- Research summary
- Publication Date:
- 1985
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 198 Document Number: D09729
- Notes:
- NCR-90 Collection, Eric Abbott Collection, Iowa State University, 5 pages.
3. Communication techniques of a major farmer movement: a case study
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Scherer, Chris (author), Kielbowicz, Richard B. (author), Abbott, Eric (author), and Shapland, Celia (author)
- Format:
- study summary
- Publication Date:
- 1981
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 198 Document Number: D09731
- Notes:
- NCR-90 Collection, Eric Abbott Collection, Iowa State University, Page 3 of "A summary of research in progress at Iowa State University".
4. Gene Editing: The Next Breakthrough Technology in Our 10,000-Year Journey of Crop Improvement
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Srnic, Wendy (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2022-02-11
- Published:
- United States: Liebert Inc.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12553
- Journal Title:
- GEN Biotechnology
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol 1(1)
- Notes:
- 9 pages, Humans have improved plants for their utility through selective self-pollination, crossing, and progeny selection for >10,000 years, largely based on physical characteristics. Less than 200 years ago, the genetic basis of heritability in selection was revealed, enabling breeders to accelerate genetic gain. Breakthroughs in genomics and molecular markers for the past century have enabled breeders to locate and select genomic regions affecting desirable traits, improving breeding precision. Transgenesis has enabled crop insertion of desirable exogenous genes, enabling de novo functionality. These technologies, along with agronomic practices, have generated more than sixfold yield improvements in crops such as corn in the past century. Gene editing, with its unique ability to precisely edit, change expression, and move genes within a crop's genome, has the potential to be the next breakthrough technology. For this to come to fruition, it is critical to take a holistic view considering perspectives of scientists, farmers, regulators, and consumers.
5. Knowledge communication and non-communication in the water governance of the Saemangeum area, South Korea
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- KoUn Kim (author), HaeRan Shin (author), Miseon Kim (author), and Chuyoun Chang (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2017-07-10
- Published:
- South Korea: Science Direct
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10295
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Cleaner Production
- Journal Title Details:
- 156 : 796-804
- Notes:
- 9 pages., Via online journal., This paper looks at how knowledge has been communicated within a multi-layered water governance structure in order to manage non-point source (NPS) pollution in South Korea. Since 28,300 ha of wetlands were reclaimed in Saemangeum, on the western side of the country, in 2006, the artificial lake created has suffered from chronic pollution. For the purposes of integrated water management, a water governance structure was formed linking organisations ranging from local to national scales. Despite institutional efforts to implement integrated water management and a governance approach, knowledge of NPS pollution and its management was produced and communicated among certain stakeholders only, such as policy and technical experts. In-depth interview and archival analysis of this research attempt to explain why and how the loss of knowledge communication occurred in this context. The first result of this research illustrates that, while knowledge communication has been smooth at the national and provincial layers, it has not taken place efficiently through to the local layer. When it comes to local farmers and governmental organisations and experts in particular, knowledge nodes have not functioned. Second, the research suggests that non-communication of knowledge has been mobilised as a professional strategy. Actors at the local layer have prioritized their professional interests and intentionally avoided knowledge communication with other department or ministries. Local and community actors have chosen not to provide farmers information. We conclude by discussing policy implications for knowledge communication and inclusive water governance.