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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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…