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IAEA looks at nuclear techniques for crop resilience
The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched a five-year coordinated research project (CRP) to strengthen plant health preparedness using nuclear and related technologies.
Wheat blast, potato late blight, potato bacterial wilt, and cassava witches broom disease can spread quickly across large areas of land, leading to severe yield losses in key crops for food security. Global trade and climate change have increased the likelihood of rapid, transboundary spread.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Decommissioning|Cosponsored by Risk Management, Technology and Innovation
Tuesday, August 11, 2020|4:00–5:30PM EDT
Session Chair:
Mark Campagna (CAPT USNR (Retired))
Session Organizers:
Skip Young (USNRC (Retired))
Tim Crook (MCR Performance Solutions)
This session covers lifecycle aspects with a focus on innovative technology to drive necessary rapid transformation to improve efficacy/cost efficiency across the entire nuclear industry.
Gerry Noordennen
EnergySolutions
Skip Young
USNRC Branch Chief-Ret
Dante Johnson
USNRC
Kurt Westerman
Sargent & Lundy
Mark Campagna
Captain USN (Ret) - Moderator
Mitch McCrory
Sandia Nat. Lab
John Downing
consultant
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