Africa's First Gene-Edited Grapevine Promises Climate Resilience |
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In a landmark achievement for African biotechnology, researchers from Stellenbosch University and the Agricultural Research Council have successfully produced the continent's first gene-edited grapevine. By using CRISPR-Cas9 technology to switch off a specific gene known as VvDMR6.1, the team has developed a woody crop variety with enhanced resistance to devastating diseases. This breakthrough, recently published in the journal Plant Stress, marks a significant milestone in using precision breeding to protect high-value horticultural crops in Africa.
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Exhibition Features Gene-edited Glowing Plants in China |
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Gene-edited glowing plants were one of the highlights of the 2026 Garden Conference x Garden Collection Design Week held on April 17-19, 2026, at Suzhou International Expo Center in China. The glowing plants were showcased by Magicpen Bio, a China-based startup focused on research and development of gene-edited glowing plants.
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GM Poplar Trees Show Tolerance to Salt Stress |
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Researchers from the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, developed two transgenic lines of genetically modified (GM) poplar trees carrying dehydrin genes TaWCS120 and HvDHN5 to improve tolerance to high salinity. The findings of the study offer potential benefits for both the wood industry and agriculture.
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Experts Find Low Risk in GM Fungus for Malaria Control |
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A study suggests that a genetically modified (GM) fungus could be a safe and effective tool for controlling malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Researchers in Burkina Faso, Africa, assessed the potential risks associated with the environmental release of a modified Metarhizium pingshaense (Mp-Hybrid) strain for malaria vector control. The approach aims to address growing challenges, such as insecticide resistance and changing vector behavior.
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