Alfalfa Flashcards
1
Q
What is alfalfa?
A
A plant which is used as food
2
Q
What has it been modified?
A
Allows farmers to grow more plants per acre
3
Q
What does this allow?
A
Keeps food prices low
4
Q
Has it been successfully grown?
A
Yes
5
Q
Where has alfalfa been successfully grown?
A
USA
Canada
6
Q
What is GM alfalfa resistant to?
A
Glyphosate
7
Q
How is alfalfa modified?
A
New genes added/ transferred into plant genome
8
Q
What is another name for alfalfa?
A
Lucerne
