http://www.isaaa.org/kcThe Global Knowledge Center on Crop Biotechnology (KC) is the information sharing initiative of ISAAA, a not-for-profit organization that delivers the benefits of new agricultural biotechnologies to farmers in developing countries for poverty alleviation. en-ushttps://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/briefs/56/default.aspISAAA, in partnership with the Philippine Department of Agriculture Biotechnology Program Office and Biotech Coalition of the Philippines, will be launching its latest publication titled Breaking Barriers with Breeding: A Primer on New Breeding Innovations for Food Security https://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/60/default.aspWheat provides about 20% of calories and protein for human nutrition globally. Similar to other food crops, wheat is affected by destructive diseases including wheat rusts. Stem rust alone can cause global losses amounting to approximately US$1.12 billion annually. https://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/59/default.aspTranscription activator-like effectors (TALEs) are proteins made and used by plant pathogenic bacteria to control plant genes during infection. TALENs are protein combinations composed of two parts: one part is the TALE that targets the protein to a specific DNA sequence and the second part is a nuclease (N) that cuts DNA.https://www.isaaa.org/resources/videos/insidethebiotechlab/default.aspInside the Biotech Lab seeks to dispel doubts and fears about crop biotechnology by showing step-by-step footages of what actually happens when using a gene gun inside a laboratory. The clips were filmed at the Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos.https://www.isaaa.org/resources/infographics/top5biotechcrops/default.aspThe five major biotech crops planted at more than 1 million hectares are soybeans (95.9 million hectares), followed by maize (58.9 million hectares), cotton (24.9 million hectares), canola (10.1 million hectares), and alfalfa (1.2 million hectares).https://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/58/default.aspPathogens such as coronaviruses continue to evolve through time, thus, scientists are forced to double their efforts to combat diseases, particularly COVID-19, with the aid of every instrument in our global health technology toolbox including plant-based techniques.https://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/annualreport/2019/default.aspThis report includes the achievements of ISAAA through the Global Knowledge Center on Crop Biotechnology, its regional centers in Southeast Asia and Africa, as well as the significant contributions of Biotechnology Information Centers.https://www.isaaa.org/resources/infographics/whichonewillyouchoose/eggplant/default.aspThe infographic shows a comparison of using conventional and Bt eggplant in terms of FSB infestation, in terms of insecticide use, marketable yield, effects on non-target organisms, and benefits to farmers' well-being.https://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/scienceandshe/download/default.aspBuilding a culture that empowers women motivates them to do great things in science that will benefit their personal lives and the society. Their knowledge and experiences will lead the public to appreciate science and make informed decisions about technology applications such as biotechnology. https://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/briefs/54/executivesummary/default.aspHighlights of the ISAAA Report on the Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2018 (ISAAA Brief 54) are summarized in this 13-page booklet.https://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/briefs/54/infographic/default.aspThis material provides a visual summary of the key findings of the ISAAA Report on the Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2018 (ISAAA Brief 54).https://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/57/default.aspIs planting GM crops beneficial or risky for soil health? Our latest Pocket K answers this question using previous studies investigating on the effect of GM crops on different soil health indicatorshttp://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/annualreport/2018/default.aspISAAA in 2018: Accomplishment Report highlights our efforts to bring the benefits of biotechnology to those who need it most and uplift more lives, especially in the developing world.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/videos/btbrinjalbangladesh/default.aspTake a peek into the experience of Bangladesh in developing and commercializing the insect resistant eggplant known as Bt brinjalhttp://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/insidethebiotechlab/download/default.aspInside the Biotech Lab: How to Genetically Engineer a Plant which is a visual documentation of how scientists conduct genetic transformation in the laboratory.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/biotech_booklets/beyondpromises/download/default.aspA visual presentation of the 10 important highlights about biotech crops from 1996 to 2017, taken from ISAAA Brief 53: Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2017http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/briefs/53/default.aspGlobal Status of Commercialized GM/Biotech Crops: 2017http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/55/default.aspThis mini publication presents GE animals that have been developed to address various concerns such as disease spread, food production, and environmental pollution. Examples of GE animals discussed were GM mosquito, GE salmon, glowing fish, eco-friendly pig, and bird flu-resistant chicken./resources/infographics/mediastudy2017/ISAAA-media-study-poster.pdfISAAA released a new infographic on the results of the study titled Seventeen Years of Media Reportage of Modern Biotechnology in the Philippines conducted by ISAAA and SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center. The study analyzed the trends in modern biotechnology reporting in major Philippine newspapers including Manila Bulletin, The Philippine Star, and Philippine Daily Inquirer. Articles from Business Mirror released from 2010 to 2016 were also included in the study.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/54/default.aspThe CRISPR-Cas9 system is a plant breeding innovation that uses site-directed nucleases to target and modify DNA with great accuracy. CRISPR-Cas9 has received a lot of attention in recent years due to its range of applications, including biological research, breeding and development of agricultural crops and animals, and human health applicationshttp://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/biotech_booklets/beyondpromises/download/default.aspBeyond Promises: Facts about Biotech/GM Crops in 2016 is a visual presentation of the 10 important highlights about biotech crops from 1996 to 2016, taken from ISAAA Brief 52: Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2016.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/fromfrankenfoodtolightofhope/download/default.aspThe publication is based on a study conducted by ISAAA and SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center published in the April 2017 issue of Philippine Journal of Crop Science.http://isaaa.org/resources/publications/briefs/51/default.aspISAAA Brief 52-2016 is now available!http://isaaa.org/resources/videos/globalstatusreport2016/default.asphttp://www.isaaa.org/resources/videos/messagestothepublic/default.aspThis video summarizes the messages of biotech experts and stakeholders to the public. It addresses concerns on the safety of biotech crops and highlights the importance of public understanding of biotechnology, as well as the benefits that the public can get from biotech crop adoption. http://www.isaaa.org/resources/interactivegame/biotechiscool/default.aspISAAA releases its first printable board game on biotechnology! The new material is called #BiotechisCool, which highlights the fun facts on crop biotechnology such as the wonder bacterium and gene gun used for modifying crops and what farmers say about planting biotech crops.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/annualreport/2016/default.aspISAAA in 2016 summarizes the efforts of ISAAA to bring the benefits of biotechnology to the world, especially in the developing nations.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/infographics/biotechconversations/isaaa-nbw2016-biotech-conversations.pdfWhat do farmers from around the globe say about biotech crops? ISAAA answered this question by compiling farmers'''' testimonies on biotech crops and presented them in cartoons.http://isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/53/default.aspPocket K on Anti-allergy Biotech Crops presents how GM crops tested for allergens and how biotechnology applications are used to remove allergens in food crops.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/videos/benefitsofcountries/default.aspThe video presents the viewpoints of biotech experts and stakeholders from different adopting countries such as Burkina Faso, Brazil, South Africa, and China.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/infographics/gmapprovaldatabase/gm-approval-infographic-01.pdfA new infographic featuring the number of GM plant events based on the GM Approval Database.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/52/default.aspBiotechnological applications can be used to harness the potential of the marine environment for human benefit and fundamental biological progress. Know more about marine biotechnology in the latest Pocket K.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/briefs/51/infographic/pdf/B51-Infographic_PlantingCountries.pdf The infographic contains information about the 28 countries that planted biotech crops in 2015, based on ISAAA Brief 51: 20th Anniversary (1996 to 2015) of the Global Commercialization of Biotech Crops and Biotech Crop Highlights in 2015.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/biotech_country_facts_and_trends/ISAAA releases the revised series Biotech Country Facts and Trends. The first set in the series features the top five developing biotech countries of Brazil, Argentina, India, China, and Paraguay. Biotech Country Facts and Trends are concise summaries highlighting the commercialization of biotech crops in specific countries. http://www.isaaa.org/resources/videos/addressingbiotechcritics/default.aspISAAA releases its latest short video (6 minutes) capturing the viewpoints of biotech experts and stakeholders from different countries on how to properly address biotech critics. http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/biotech_booklets/top_10_facts/download/default.aspA visual presentation of the 10 important highlights about biotech crops from 1996 to 2015, taken from the 20th Anniversary of the Global Commercialization of Biotech Crops (1996 to 2015) and Biotech Crop HIghlights in 2015, authored by Clive James.http://isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/16/default.aspThe updated version of ISAAA Pocket K No. 16 based on 20th Anniversary (1996 to 2015) of the Global Commercialization of Biotech Crops and Biotech Crop Highlights in 2015 authored by Dr. Clive James is now available http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/briefs/51/default.aspSince 1996, 2 billon hectares of arable land – a massive area more than twice the landmass of China or the United States – have been planted with biotech crops. Additionally, it is estimated that farmers in up to 28 countries have reaped more than US$150 billion in benefits from biotech crops since 1996. This has helped alleviate poverty for up to 16.5 million small farmers and their families annually totaling about 65 million people, who are some of the poorest people in the world.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/videos/issuesandchallenges/default.aspA collection of views and personal experiences of eminent scientists, regulators and communicators from 11 countries, in dealing with various issues and challenges in the adoption and acceptance of biotechnology and biotech crops.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/annualreport/2015/default.aspISAAA releases annual report in 2015. The report features the efforts and accomplishments of ISAAA for 2015 as its contribution for the global populace. ISAAA continues to feed the world with knowledge, strengthen skills, and unify voices with the hope that crop biotechnology will provide solutions to the most pressing needs of farmers, consumers, and the whole community.http://www.isaaa.org/resources/infographics/19yearsofbiotechcrops/19%20Years%20of%20Biotech%20Crops%20in%20the%20World.pdfA map infographic showing the countries that are planting and importing biotech crops. In the last 19 years, more than 60 developed and developing countries have either planted or imported biotech crops. Twenty-eight countries planted, and 39 more imported biotech crops in 2014. http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/51/default.aspThis Pocket K includes case studies showing that simultaneous planting of biotech and non-biotech crops in contiguous location is possible, following proper guidelines such as scheduling of flowering time and setting buffer distance between farms. The U.S. and E.U. experiences in developing coexistence guidelines were also discussed. http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/briefs/49/infographic/default.aspThe infographic shows the commercialized biotech crops grown in the 28 planting countries in 2014 based on ISAAA Brief 49 Global Status of Commercialized Biotech /GM Crops: 2014http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/biotech_crop_profiles/biotech_corn_in_the_philippines/download/default.aspThe monograph features an overview of the country''s agricultural profile, particularly on biotech corn a background of its biosafety regulations biotech research and development and products in the pipeline and stakeholder experiences and sentiments on biotech adoption.