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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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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,…
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
Genes from Ebola Virus Family Found in Human Genome: Scientific American Genes from Ebola Virus Family Found in Human Genome A rush of new research has found evidence that some RNA viruses made their way into vertebrate genomes millions of years ago By Katherine Harmon at Scientific American Viruses do not make good fossils. But…
SeedQuest – Central information website for the global seed industry FAO publication: Induced Plant Mutations in the Genomics Era Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Rome, 2009 Preface The year 2008 marks the 80th anniversary of mutation induction in plants. The application of mutation techniques, i.e. Gamma-rays and other physical and chemical…
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This is part II of a three-part series on Orgenic Backlash. How is the organic sector handling the argument in favor of integrating of genetically engineered crops into organic agricultural systems? Previously, I showed how Jim Riddle’s 10 reasons why genetic engineering is incompatible with organic agriculture apply equally well to plant breeding. But many…
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This is part I of a three-part series on Orgenic* Backlash. How is the organic sector handling the argument in favor of integrating of genetically engineered crops into organic agricultural systems? When I read the news a few weeks ago I was at first puzzled, and then inspired. Jim Riddle, Organic Outreach Coordinator for the…
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Frank here, wishing everyone at Biofortified a Happy Earth Day! It’s been 40 years since this modern celebration of our planetary home began. As you think about what you can do for the Earth, why not try starting a compost bin in your backyard? Here are some online resources where you can learn more about…
Anastasia and James look like they have had a fun and scientifically enlightening trip to Italy to attend the Maize Genetics Conference. Frank was also there, but appears to have parted ways with them – off on some other adventure, I imagine. When they mentioned last year at the MGC that this year’s conference would…
Another change brought about by the Changemakers contest is that I now have a video editing program suitable to start coming out with videos that we have been collecting. Behold, I give you Marty Sachs and Candy Gardener talking about the stocks of maize seeds that they manage! This footage was taken at the 51st…