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Report Forecasts Global Seed Market Trends to 2020 |
The global seed market is expected to reach US$92.04 billion in 2020, at a compound annual growth rate of 9.4 percent from 2015 to 2020, according to Markets and Markets report on Seed Market by Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds, and Fruit & Vegetables), Seed Trait (Herbicide Tolerant, Insect Resistant, and Other Stacked Traits) & Region - Global Trends & Forecast to 2020.
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Next Harvest II Report Launched in Kenya |
The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), the body charged with advising the government on scientific innovations, has reiterated its support for emerging technologies including agricultural biotechnology. Speaking during the launch of the Next Harvest II: The Status of Biotechnology in Kenya report, held on June 11, 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. Moses Rugutt, the Director General of NACOSTI was optimistic that the country is on the right path towards adoption of genetically engineered (GE) products. "You cannot stop an emerging technology. If the country slows down in its efforts to acquire this technology (GMO technology), we shall get it at a higher cost a bit too late," he said.
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A Grass Could Replace Arabidopsis as Model Plant |
Researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) found that less dependence on nitrogen could start with Setaria viridis, a simple type of grass that promises to lay groundwork for scientists exploring the relationship between crops and the fixing nitrogen bacteria that provide them the amount of nitrogen that plants need daily. The team's experiments showed that S. viridis received 100% of its nitrogen needs from the bacteria Azospirillum brasilense when associated with plant root surfaces.
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A biweekly update on gene editing research, regulations, and impact
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A monthly update on gene drive research and development provided by ISAAA in collaboration with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research |
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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- The Philippines approved the canola event LBFLFK for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the cotton event GFM cry1A for commercial cultivation.
- Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
- The Philippines approved the soybean event GMB 151 for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the eggplant event EE-1 for cultivation
- The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
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