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Improved Salinity Tolerance of Rice Through Cell Type-Specific Expression of [sodium pump] AtHKT1This work presents an important step in the development of abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants via targeted changes in mineral transport.
We are eating well in Davis, California. Below is an update from Raoul about the UC Davis Student Farm fall planting. Carrots, beets, spinach, rutabagas, turnips, radishes, daikon, cilantro and fennel are in the solarized beds germinating. We also transplanted broccoli, cabbage, collards, kale, cauliflower, and kohlrabi. Fall crops are on the way. We need now…
The Safety Assessment of Transgenic Plants in which Gene Expression Has Been Modified Bruce M. Chassy ISB News Report Sept 2010 (pdf) Engineered crops have become a significant component of modern agriculture. Prior to release for commercial planting, a thorough pre-market regulatory review focuses on any potential agricultural and environmental impacts of genetically engineered crops, as well as any…
Commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact, study finds ScienceDaily (Sep. 2, 2010) — Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse.
Food derived from drought-tolerant corn line MON87460Food derived from insect-protected soybean line MON87701 Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 118 – 2010Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991PreambleThe variations set forth in the Schedule below are variations to Standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code published by the National Health…
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AFP: Malaysia mulls landmark trial of GM anti-dengue mosquitoes By Beh Lih Yi (AFP) In this item AFP report that Malaysia is considering releasing genetically modified mosquitoes designed to combat dengue fever, in a landmark field trial that has come in for criticism from environmentalists. They describe the first experiment of its kind in Asia,…
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Muck and Mystery: Brachialactone About four years ago there was a flurry of commentary about Brazilian ag, noted here, when the World Food Prize was awarded to them. From only 200,000 hectares of arable land in 1955, the Cerrado had well over 40 million hectares in cultivation by the year 2005. The phenomenal achievement of…
Scientists: We’ve Cracked Wheat’s Genetic Code – Raphael G. Satter, The Associated Press, August 27, 2010 AAP have annouced that British scientists have decoded the genetic sequence of wheat – one of the world’s oldest and most important crops – a development they hope could help the global staple meet the challenges of climate change,…
SciDev Net – Zoraida Portillo, August 25, 2010 http://www.scidev.net/ ‘New report failed to find GM crops whose existence Bustamante challenged before being convicted of defamation’ An official study in Peru has found no evidence of transgenic maize crops in the valley of Barranca, casting doubt on earlier claims by a researcher of their illegal existence….
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26 August 2010INTERGRAIN AND MONSANTO ANNOUNCE NEW WHEAT BREEDING COLLABORATIONPress ReleaseMonsanto and Intergrain Monsanto to share technology, germplasm with Australian breeding leader; makes equity investment