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A resistant variety was developed by the Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) of the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLD). This is a two-year project that was completed by a team composed mainly of local scientist at the IPB-UPLB with financial support from the Department of Agriculture Biotech Program.
Tomato Leaf Curve Virus (ToLCV) - Resistant Variant
Risk Related to the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) that Introduced GMOs may interbreed with the wild-type or sexually compatible relatives. The novel trait may disappear in wild types unless it confers a selective advantage to the recipient. However, tolerance
abilities of wild types may also develop, thus altering the native species’ ecological relationship and behavior.
Genetic Contamination/Interbreeding
Nano comes from the Greek word:
Dwarf
It is a broad range of global phenomena created predominantly by burning fossil fuels, which add heat trapping gases to Earth’s atmosphere.
Climate Change
It is the primary source of Earth’s heat, so relatively small changes in solar output can affect our climate
Sun - Solar Influence
It was the year when the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) was adopted as the basis for a global response to the problem.
1992
This is the ultimate goal of UNFCC.
stabilize greenhouse concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that will prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system.
It is the reduction of greenhouse gas
Mitigation
It is the second task of UNFCC in responding to climate change.
To manage its impacts
It means taking steps to cope with the changed climate conditions both in terms of
adaption
It was the date when Philippines signed the UNFCC.
June 12, 1992
How many countries are the present members of UNFCC?
ANSWER:194
The effects of changes in a single species may extend well beyond to the ecosystem. Single impacts are always joined by the risk of ecosystem damage and destruction.
Ecosystem Impacts
Faster growth of GMOs can enable them to have a competitive advantage over the native organisms. This may allow them become invasive, to spread into new habitats and cause ecological and economic damage.
Competition with Natural Species
It is the study and application of extremely small things. It can be used across almost all the science fields such as chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and engineering
NanoTechnology
Application of Nanotechnology, Single electron transistor (SET), spin valves and magnetic tunnel junctions (MT)s are based on nanotechnology. Spin valve-type devices are already being used in personal computers to “read discs,” which has enabled the increase of data storage capacity of hard discs.
Electronics
Application of nanotechnology, Efficient production of nanomaterials following the low temperature synthesis route would help to reduce industrial pollution. Use of nanomaterials as hydrogen storage or efficient oil filters may reduce pollution from vehicles. Efficient nanomaterials are lightweight and needed only in small quantities. This may help reduce the price of many products, making them commonly affordable.
Environment
Nano sensors will help in assessing emissions from the vehicle and help in controlling pollutants. Car paints/coatings using nanoparticle are being used to provide smooth, thin attractive coatings that are scratch resistant, can repel dirt and are anti-reflective. Biocide paints and anti-fogging coatings are even being developed.
Automobiles
Some metal hydride nanoparticles like nickel hydrides or high surface area, ultra-lightweight materials like aerogels are found to be better options than the conventional materials in improved batteries. Carbon nanomaterial (CNM) has been used in improving the efficacy of lithium secondary batteries, supercapacitors and in hydrogen storage.
energy
Involved in developing and producing nanomaterials to obtain nano-bioproducts for bone substitutes and dentistry; ; antimicrobial applications in various products; food and cosmetic applications; ; applications in textiles, paints, catalysis, lubricants, fuel cells and batteries; ; all of which are part of major industrial production
industries
Application of nanotechnology, Nanoliposomes are used as vesicular delivery systems. Liposomes are concentric bilayer vesicles. The first liposomal cosmetic was the anti-aging cream “Capture” manufactured by Dior.
cosmetics
Working to create a universal vaccine scaffold for the annual flu vaccine that would cover more strains and require fewer resources to develop each year. Commercial applications have adapted gold nanoparticles as probes for the detection of targeted sequences of nucleic acids, and gold nanoparticles are being clinically investigated as potential treatments for cancer and other diseases.
Diagnostics And Therapeutics
These clothes do not require ironing or frequent cleaning. Use of silver (Ag) nanoparticles in washing machines remove the germs from clothes while washing. Masks made of fabrics coated with nanoparticles for protection against microbes are already on the market.
Textile - Special Threads and dyes - PIEZOELECTRIC FIBERS
