Module 5 Discussion
Forum Instructions
In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assess the learning objectives for this module. Then, you must respond to 1 of your classmates' posts. You are not required to post more than once, but feel free to respond to other posts and engage with your classmates.
Your first post is due by the assigned date. Your response to another student is due by assigned due date.
Your response should be at least 3-4 sentences long. You must respond to at least one other student's post. A simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously. Use good English grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentences. While the posts will mostly be judged by their thoughtfulness and completeness, I reserve the right to take off points for grammatical errors, especially if they interfere with the clarity of the post.
Prompt
Hunger and malnutrition are urgent problems for many poor countries, yet plant biologists in wealthy nations have focused most of their research efforts on Arabidopsis thaliana. Some people have argued that if plant biologists are truly concerned about fighting world hunger, they should study cassava and plantain because these two crops are staples for many of the world's poor.
If you were an Arabidopsis researcher, how might you respond to this argument?