Genome editing poised to secure global food supply, study finds

Published on February 18, 2021 | Joan Conrow, Alliance for Science Genome editing is set to revolutionize plant breeding and could help secure the global food supply, according to a new…
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Ghana scientist turns to gene editing to improve sweet potato crop

Published on February 16, 2021 | Joseph Opoku Gakpo, Alliance for Science Research on Ghana’s first gene-edited crop — a high-yielding sweet potato with increased beta carotene content — is…
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China to promote R&D in agricultural genetically modified organisms

Published on February 18, 2021 | Chi Jingyi, Global Times China China will support innovative research and development (R&D) of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), according to a document published by…
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Cuba establishes expert commission to ensure safe, sustainable use of GM crops

Published on February 17, 2021 | Walkiria Juanes Sanchez, Granma | Genetic Literacy Project The National Commission for the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Cuban agriculture was established.…
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GMOs and the environment: ‘No significant difference’ and no unintended gene transfer in GM rice compared to conventional varieties, study shows

Published on February 16, 2021 | Eun Gyeong Kim, Jae Ryoung Park, So Young Lee | Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology | Genetic Literacy Project In this research, we…
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Why the flavor and fragrance industry is embracing biotechnology

Published on February 02, 2021 | Melody M. Bogardner, Chemical and Engineering News Winter is grapefruit-harvesting time in Florida. Juice from the fragrant yellow globes is a welcome bit of…
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GM Golden Rice could provide 30% to 50% of daily vitamin A needed to combat deadly nutrient deficiency, study shows

Published on February 09, 2021 | ISAAA A team of scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), and Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) reported…
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Bolivia looks to GM soybeans, cotton and sugar cane to boost flagging agricultural production

Published on February 05,2021 | Ernesto Estremadoiro Flores, Eju | Genetic Literacy Project The administration of the [Bolivian] president, Luis Arce Catacora, promised to make viable, after a technical study,…
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Salt-tolerant, GM Eucalyptus tree has no adverse effects on biodiversity, study finds

Published on February 02, 2021 | Etsuko Matsunaga, Ngoc-Ha Thi Tran & Taichi Oguchi, Transgenic Research | Genetic Literacy Project [A]n RNA chaperone gene derived from common ice plant (Mesembryanthemum…
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DA chief assures agriculture sector’s rebound in 2021

Published on January 30, 2021 | Bamba Galang, CNN Philippines Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 30) — Agriculture Secretary William Dar says he is confident about the sector’s recovery in 2021,…
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The BCP, a non-stock, non-profit membership association duly registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, is a broad-based multi-sectoral coalition of advocates for the safe and responsible use and advancement of modern biotech in the Philippines. Our members are representatives from academe, the science community, farmers’ organizations, industries, church, media and other civil society organizations.

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