Soybean yields in Africa are 50 per cent less than global average. A new GMO version could make up the difference — if approved

Published on September 21, 2022 | Nelson Mandela Ogema, Sci Dev| Genetic Literacy Project According to a study published in Science [August 18], the researchers genetically modified three genes of soybeans by effectively upgrading…
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Biden Administration Plans to Boost US Biotechnology Manufacturing

Published on September 12, 2022 | Voa News In an executive order signed Monday, President Joe Biden announced steps by his administration to bolster the “bioeconomy” in the United States,…
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Russia considers extending waiver on GM soybean imports to 2023

Published on August 29, 2022 | Vladislav Vorotnikov, All About Feed The Russian Agricultural Ministry has proposed to extend the permission to import genetically modified soybeans to 2023, justifying this…
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Boosting photosynthesis: GMO soy bean trial demonstrates 25% jump in yield

Published on August 30, 2022 | Hannah Devlin, The Guardian | Genetic Literacy Project Genetically modified soya beans designed to absorb light more efficiently produced a 25% greater yield in an…
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CGIAR initiative plants Golden Rice in Philippines

Published on August 22, 2022 | John Reidy, World Grain MANILA, PHILIPPINES— Initial farm-level cultivation of Golden Rice is underway on 40 hectares during cropping season in the Philippines as…
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Disease-resistant GM cassava promises to be game-changer for Kenya

Published on August 15, 2022 | Joseph Maina, Alliance for Science At the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) center in Mtwapa, Kenya, scientist Paul Kuria uproots two sets…
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Here’s how GMO cowpea would transform the lives of Ghanian farmers

Published on August 11, 2022 | Abigail Dankwah Akoto , My Joy Online | Genetic Literacy Project Maruca pest is a key challenge that renders cowpea production unattractive. The larvae infest the…
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Filipinos start Golden Rice cultivation, Bangladesh falters

Bangladeshi rice scientists’ petition seeking regulatory approval remains pending for five years Published on August 1, 2022 | Reaz Ahmad, Dhaka Tribune A year after regulatory approval, the Philippines has started…
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Nigeria endorses safety of GMO foods

Published on August 4, 2022 | Williams Anuku, Daily Post | Genetic Literacy Project The Director General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr. Rufus Ebegba, has restated that…
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What huge data analysis says about GMO corn

Tomorrow’s Tech Today: Scientists give genetically modified corn a vote of confidence.Published on August 3, 2022 | Tom Bechman | Farm Progress The first Bt corn was approved in 1996.…
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