Episode 17: Tom Floyd - The History of Plant Breeding Part II

<p>Today we continue our exploration of the history of plant breeding. &nbsp;In this episode we discuss the biotech revolution, and how molecular markers and genetic modification increased the speed and efficiency by which scientists have been able to improve crops. &nbsp;Tom Floyd is a retired plant breeder who developed hundreds of commercially successful soybean varieties in a career that spanned parts of 5 decades.</p>