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2008 articlesUSDA Reports Increased Adoption For GM Maize, Cotton and SoyabeansDavid Hemming 04/07/2008 [Subject] Genetic engineering/ modification USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) report, Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S. was released July 2, 2008. Key findings include: Adoption of GE soybeans with HT (herbicide-tolerant) traits reached 92% in 2008. ... GM Cassava Promises a Day's Nutrition in One Meal David Hemming 01/07/2008 [Subject] Genetic engineering/ modification Scientists have determined how to fortify the cassava plant, a staple root crop in many developing countries, with enough vitamins, minerals and protein to provide the poor and malnourished with a day's worth of nutrition in a single meal. The... Study Charts Problems of Coexistence David Hemming 01/07/2008 [Subjects] Biosafety / Genetic engineering/ modification A field study in Europe carried out by a researcher from the UAB Institute of Environmental Science and Technology highlights the problems for farmers of coexistence. The study was carried out by researcher Rosa Binimelis of the UAB Institute of... Ancient Mexican Maize Landraces Sequenced David Hemming 27/06/2008 [Subject] Plant and animal genes and genomics Because of its importance as food, the need to improve yield, and the challenges presented by changing climate, the maize genome of the B73 cultivar is being sequenced. However, because maize has a complex genome and many varieties, the genome... Genome Study Rewrites Bird Evolutionary Tree David Hemming 27/06/2008 [Subject] Plant and animal genes and genomics The largest ever study of bird genetics has not only shaken up but completely redrawn the avian evolutionary tree. The study challenges current classifications, alters our understanding of avian evolution, and provides a valuable resource for... DuPont Says Markers "Will Increase Soybean Productivity" David Hemming 26/06/2008 [Subjects] Plant and animal genes and genomics / Plant and animal pathogens/diseases DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred has identified and incorporated new proprietary molecular markers into its soyabean research programme. The new markers significantly enhance the company's ability to bring to market soyabeans resistant to three... DNA Study Unlocks Mystery to Diverse Traits in Dogs David Hemming 24/06/2008 [Subject] Genetic engineering/ modification In the cover story of the science journal Genetics , research reveals locations in a dog's DNA that contain genes that scientists believe contribute to differences in body and skull shape, weight, fur colour and length: and possibly even... Glycosylation Advance at Wageningen to Aid Plant Pharmaceuticals David Hemming 24/06/2008 [Subjects] Plant and animal genes and genomics / Genetic engineering/ modification A research team including scientists from Plant Research International and Wageningen University has succeeded in further unravelling and manipulating the glycosylation of proteins in plants. This is the result of the research soon to be... Brazil Authorizes Sale of Sygnenta Bt11 Maize David Hemming 20/06/2008 [Subjects] Biosafety / Genetic engineering/ modification The National Biosafety Committee (CNBS) in Brazil has ratified a decision authorising sales of corn containing Syngenta’s Bt11 trait for Fall Armyworm and Sugarcane Borer control. Davor Pisk, Chief Operating Officer of Syngenta Seeds, said: “We... EFSA Seeks Comment on Non-feed and Non-food GM Opinion David Hemming 20/06/2008 [Subjects] Biosafety / Genetic engineering/ modification The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) GMO Panel launched a self-task activity in 2005 to establish guidance for the risk assessment of such plants and worked on this topic with a special working group of experts. The draft opinion of the... Former USAID Chief Says Agriculture Is Africa's Biggest Need David Hemming 20/06/2008 [Subjects] Biosafety / Genetic engineering/ modification The former chief of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Andrew Natsios, says foreign assistance for Africa and other areas of chronic malnutrition needs to be refocused on agricultural development. Speaking recently at the... Kalanchoe Sequence May Hold Drought Tolerance Secrets David Hemming 19/06/2008 [Subject] Plant and animal genes and genomics Scientists at the University of Liverpool, UK, are investigating how a Madagascan plant could be used to help produce crops in harsh environmental conditions. The plant, Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi, is unique because, unlike normal plants, it... Biotechnology Key to Developing Sustainable Industries Says BIO Panel David Hemming 19/06/2008 [Subject] Genetic engineering/ modification Despite recent controversies over crop-based biofuels, biotechnology offers some of the best opportunities to create a more sustainable world, with applications as diverse as new sources of energy, new materials for industrial and consumer uses,... Dow AgroSciences Will Sublicense Sangamo's Technology as "EXZACT Precision Traits" David Hemming 19/06/2008 [Subject] Plant and animal genes and genomics Dow AgroSciences has exercised its option to obtain a commercial license to zinc finger technology from Richmond, Calif.-based Sangamo BioSciences. The license allows Dow AgroSciences to commercialize products incorporating or developed from... Drought-Tolerant Wheat Yields 20% Up David Hemming 19/06/2008 [Subjects] Plant and animal genes and genomics / Genetic engineering/ modification Drought-tolerant wheat developed in Victoria, Australia is returning yields up to 20% higher than non-GM control crops, Premier of Victoria John Brumby announced today at BIO 2008 in San Diego, California. Mr Brumby said large wheat-producing... GM Animal Technologies Promise to Enhance Human Health, Says BIO Report David Hemming 19/06/2008 [Subject] Genetic engineering/ modification GM animals provide innovative technologies that are transforming public health through biomedical, food and environmental applications, according to a scientific report released at the BIO 2008 International Convention. The report, Genetically... UK PM Reiterates GM Benefits David Hemming 19/06/2008 [Subject] Genetic engineering/ modification The UK's prime minister view on GM crops has been highlighted after reports that UK Environment Minister, Phil Woolas, is looking at ways of increasing growth of GM crops in the UK in response to the world food crisis. Gordon Brown is to propose... CSIRO Australian GM Maize Application Considered David Hemming 17/06/2008 [Subjects] Biosafety / Genetic engineering/ modification The Australian Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received a licence application (DIR 086/2008) from CSIRO for an intentional release of genetically modified (GM) maize into the Australian environment which qualifies as a limited... IPA Now Supports Affymetrix Exon Arrays and Additional Species David Hemming 17/06/2008 [Subject] Plant and animal genes and genomics IPA, Ingenuity Systems's pathway analysis and life sciences knowledge software now supports Affymetrix GeneChip(R) Exon Arrays and several new animal and plant species. Currently, IPA supports a variety of different research platforms... Mendel and MMR Genetics Announce Sorghum Biofuels Collaboration David Hemming 17/06/2008 [Subjects] Plant and animal genes and genomics / Genetic engineering/ modification MMR Genetics, Richardson Seeds, and Mendel Biotechnology have announced a collaborative agreement to jointly research, develop and breed new cultivars for the emerging second-generation biofuels market. MMR Genetics and Mendel will jointly... |
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