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Dr. Stuart Smyth: Genetically Modified Crops and Sustainable Weed Control | Ep. 150

Season 2 | Episode 150
22m | Oct 27, 2026

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Stuart Smyth, Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, explains how genetically modified crops support sustainable crop production. He discusses weed control, reduced tillage, carbon sequestration, herbicide resistance, crop rotations, and environmental impacts. Dr. Smyth also examines how crop genetics could improve nutrient use and crop value. Listen now on all major platforms!


"Herbicide-tolerant crops helped farmers move away from summer fallow and toward more diverse, continuous cropping systems."


Meet the guest: Dr. Stuart Smyth is a Professor at the University of Saskatchewan and holds the Industry Chair in Agri-Food Innovation. His work focuses on agricultural innovation, biotechnology, regulation, policy, and science communication. He earned his PhD in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. Hear Dr. Stuart Smyth discuss sustainable crop production on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.


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What you will learn:

  • (00:00) Highlight
  • (01:25) Introduction
  • (02:30) GM crop weed control
  • (07:26) Carbon storage
  • (08:59) Herbicide impact
  • (14:06) Crop rotation diversity
  • (18:31) Future crop genetics
  • (20:05) Final questions


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