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Genetic Engineering
This brochure provides basic concepts of genetic engineering as it applies to crops. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK118
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Genetically Engineered Foods and You: Making Genetically Engineered Plants
Genetic engineering is a technique that is based on work done by several scientists who won the Nobel Prize. It sounds like science fiction, but it is used widely today in the biotechnology industry and at university research laboratories. The actual technique is pretty well defined. But the claims made about it are often not accurate. This four-page publication provides a description of how it is done and one example of how it has been applied in plants. Answers to some common questions about this technique follow these two descriptions. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK102
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Genetically Engineered Foods and You: Stakeholders' Role in Public Policy
Genetically engineered (GE) crops were introduced into U.S. food production in the mid-1990s. Much of the soybean, canola, and cotton varieties planted now are genetically engineered. In the U.S., more than 70 percent of foods sold in the supermarket have ingredients derived from genetically engineered plants. To some, the use of genetic engineering in crops is part of a major paradigm shift as society moves into the age of gene sequencing, gene patenting, and genetic medicine. This four-page publication outlines the groups that have a stake in GE food policy issues, and explores how their viewpoints are necessary for well-informed public policy decisions. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK103
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Genetically Engineered Foods and You: Understanding the Terms
Newspaper articles and discussions about genetic engineering use some specialized terms. These make sense for those working in this field. But they may be hard to understand and confusing to those who are just beginning to learn about this technology. This four-page fact sheet provides definitions of some terms that will help you as you read more about this technology and its applications. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK101
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Geo-rectification Explained
Mapping of farmlands provides an important source of information for decision making and farm management. An aerial image is an important component of a farm map. To be useful in a GIS, an aerial image must have a coordinate system
associated with it. Geo-rectification accomplishes this by assigning each pixel in the image, a latitude and longitude coordinate. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
B-93
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Get More from Your Milk: Increasing Profit through Value-Added Products
Are you interested in making your dairy business more profitable? Have you heard the term “value-added” but are unsure of what that means for your dairy or what your options are? This 44-page publication will guide you through important issues--choosing a product, marketing, understanding the resources available for the new venture, and assessing profitability of your options--that you need to consider before starting a value-added dairy enterprise. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
XA0019
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Get More from Your Milk: Increasing Profit through Value-Added Products
Are you interested in making your dairy business more profitable? Have you heard the term “value-added” but are unsure of what that means for your dairy or what your options are? This 44-page publication will guide you through important issues--choosing a product, marketing, understanding the resources available for the new venture, and assessing profitability of your options--that you need to consider before starting a value-added dairy enterprise. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
XA0019
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Getting Your Affairs in Order
Death is as natural as birth--yet few of us give serious consideration to our own deaths until we are confronted with the loss of someone we know. This 30-page publication provides information on organizing your records, making decisions ahead of time, transfering property, planning for final arrangements, financing the final ceremony, and documenting your preferences.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI300
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Global Positioning System Fundamentals
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have found their way into many homes over the past few years. By using a system of satellites, users are able to determine their exact location on the earth. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
B-91
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Grafting and Propagating Fruit Trees
This 12-page publication provides information on a few successful propagation methods that can be used on fruit trees. Wrapping and waxing, collecting scion wood, types of grafting or budding--bench grafting, cleft graft, bark and inlay grafts, budding, shield or T-budding, and chip budding--are discussed. Also included are photographs and a list of grafting supply resources.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ255
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Grafting and Propagating Fruit Trees
This 12-page publication provides information on a few successful propagation methods that can be used on fruit trees. Wrapping and waxing, collecting scion wood, types of grafting or budding--bench grafting, cleft graft, bark and inlay grafts, budding, shield or T-budding, and chip budding--are discussed. Also included are photographs and a list of grafting supply resources.
Department:
Horticulture
Catalog Number:
UJ255
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Doubly Stressed, Triply Blessed
The number of U.S. children being raised by their grandparents is rising. In 1998, 1.4 million children in 888,000 households were being raised solely by their grandparents--a 53 percent increase since 1990. These families face a number of challenges. This multimedia program explores the issues and concerns faced by families that consist of grandparents raising granchildren (GRG). It also presents concrete ideas for addressing these problems at both the individual and community levels. [Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center. Please contact Matt Kaplan at 814-863-7871 for hard copies or more information.]
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
AGRS-084
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Grape Ivy (Cissus)
Powdery mildew; dry, white, fungal growth develops on leaves.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
XL0035
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Grape References for Pennsylvania Growers: Where to Get Information
This four-page fact sheet lists production guides, general and specialty reference books, trade journals, newsletters, grower organizations, wine-related information, and other resources than can help grape growers in Pennsylvania.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
UJ235
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Green Advertising: Confusing Environmental Claims
As more and more consumers become environmentally aware, a growing trend called
"green consumerism" is taking root in U.S. and foreign marketplaces. Green
consumers are individuals who base their buying behavior on environmentally safer products and who are even willing to pay a higher price for these
products. This 4-page fact sheet provides environmental claims should be kept
in mind in order to promote proper environmental marketing. Note: Not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
C-13
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