NOVA - S28E17: Harvest of Fear

Name: Harvest of Fear
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2001-04-24
Duration: 55 min

Apr 24, 2001DocumentarySeason 28, Episode 17

A gene from a jellyfish is placed in a potato plant, making it light up whenever it needs watering. Rice plants are genetically transformed to produce vitamin A, preventing millions of African children from going blind. Other plants are modified to produce plastic or pharmaceuticals. While many see these as wondrous advancements, others fear they could spawn serious new threats to human health, a loss of genetic viability in our most important crop species, and other signficant and perhaps unforeseen problems. In "Harvest of Fear," NOVA and FRONTLINE join forces to explore the growing controversy over genetically modified agriculture.

Director: Jon Palfreman, Jon Palfreman

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NOVA S28E17 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "Harvest of Fear" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2001-04-24, this episode is part of Season 28 of NOVA. Directed by Jon Palfreman, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. A gene from a jellyfish is placed in a potato plant, making it light up whenever it needs watering. Rice plants are genetically transformed to produce vitamin A, preventing millions of African children from going blind. Other plants are modified to p...