Gene Editing Supplement

In a letter addressed to the Government, the stakeholders state that the working group should consider the range of issues and evidence covering scientific application, comparing international regulatory developments, trade impacts, cost of enforcing divergent GE policies, impact on agricultural productivity, and impacts on EU alignment. They emphasized that considering the issues would ensure they are not left behind in this vital area of innovation.

Gene Editing in Watermelon Confers Resistance Against Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus

A study conducted by researchers from the Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences and Hunan Agricultural University showed that editing elF4E in watermelon through CRISPR-Cas9 technology confers resistance against zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV).

Study Reveals Role of miR396a in Soybean Development and Salinity Tolerance

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and partners report the role of microRNA (miR396a) in soybean development and salinity tolerance. The findings are published in The Crop Journal.

Survey Shows Positive Attitude of Chinese Consumers Toward Gene-edited Foods

Experts from the School of Communication, Soochow University in China, surveyed over 600 consumers in China to solicit their perceptions of gene-edited food. The results of the survey are published in Foods journal.

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