Could Drought Tolerant GMO Crops Help In California

When a fan asks if GMO plants can help in drought-ridden California, Bill Nye and Chuck Nice discuss the claim that we can genetically modify crops to be more drought tolerant, reducing the amount of water they need compared to native plants, the way cacti do. He also describes how water-capturing gels can be put into farm soil to use less water. According to Bill, the key to the future is not to “do less” but to “do more with less.” This “Behind the Scenes“ video was shot during the recording of our episode, “ Cosmic Queries: GMOs with Bill Nye (Part 1).“ If you'd like to listen to the full podcast, click here: Support us on Patreon: Subscribe to StarTalk: Follow StarTalk: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #BillNye