Green Revolution Flashcards
When did the Green revolution begin?
1940s
Why did the Green revolution begin?
Scientists became concerned about increased undernourishment
What was Dr. Norman Borloug’s job?
Plant geneticist
What did Dr. Borloug begin?
The revolution of biotechnology
Dr. Borloug and his ___ travelled to ___ in ___ to begin the GR
Research team, Mexico, 1943
What was the aim of the GR?
To improve agriculture skills, resulting in ceased starvation rates and improved living quality
What plants solved world hunger in poverty-stricken countries?
Genetically modified plants
What was the effect of more food being produced on less land?
People had more food and rainforest clearing was prevented
What was the effect of genetically modified plants thriving?
More money = newer, superior farming machinery which lead towards easier, more reliable, more efficient farming
List three social impacts of the GR
- More food produced in Mexico and India so people had more to eat - combatted undernourishment rates
- Farmers equip with skills and resources to sustain themselves
- Plant species developed to have higher protein, decreasing malnourishment
List three economic impacts of the GR
- Plant species resistant to diseases such as wheat stem rust increased plant production
- Higher yields = higher incomes
- Agricultural exports increased in quantity and diversity
List three environmental impacts of the GR
- More food produced on less land reduced forest clearing
- Water, a valuable resource, was overused
- Overuse of pesticides/fertilisers lead to runoff into streams, chemicals can pollute waterways and cause human diseases
Which country went from importing to exporting wheat in 20 years?
Mexico
List dwarf plants
Short = don’t fall over, more robust/durable, revolutionary, insect protected, disease resistant, produced higher yields
Why did Dr. Borloug go to India and Pakistan?
They were most at risk of population boom and communities were threatened with food insecurity
