So much life exists right beneath our feet. ⬇️ 🔬 Michelle Lynn D'Souza, PhD, Manager Global Agriculture Research and Innovation at McCain is using DNA metabarcoding to unlock the secrets of soil biology. She's studying the invisible, aiming to help build a more resilient farming system. Which means securing the future of French fries, for generations to come. Learn more in the full-length film: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/estrn4rJ #WeAreMcCain
Soil contains an abundance of diversity that's not visible to the naked eye. Even 10 grams of soil, which can fit in the palm of your hand, is teeming with organisms that are crucial for both planetary and human health. To support these ecosystems, we need to take a closer look at what's happening below the surface. As Michelle Lynn D'Souza, PhD explains, techniques like DNA metabarcoding can give us crucial information about the invisible world under our feet. In her role at McCain Foods (a member of the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Agribusiness Task Force) Michelle develops systems and tools to understand soil biology. Studying soil isn't just a matter of curiosity; it's key to rebuilding a sustainable food system. 🔗 Visit the RE:thinking Food hub on our website to watch the full film: https://lnkd.in/estrn4rJ