Gene Editing Supplement

A study conducted by researchers from the National Insitute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) National Rice Research Insitute (NRRI), and Regional Centre for Biotechnology in India shows that the overexpression of OsDUF2488 provides improved tolerance to dehydration and oxidative stress in rice. The results are published in Plant Biotechnology Journal.

Scientists Use CRISPR to Develop Ideal Plant Architecture Traits in Rice

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University researchers reported the application of CRISPR gene editing in rice to improve plant architecture traits. The study is published in Plant Molecular Biology Reporter.

Review Paper Outlines Vital Role of Regulation in Plant Gene Editing

A focused review on the regulation of plant gene editing, conducted by researchers Dr. Emily Buddle, Michail Ivanov, and Professor Rachel Ankeny of The University of Adelaide's School of Humanities, emphasizes the importance of clear regulations to ensure that new technologies are used safely and responsibly.

German Media Shift Toward a More Favorable Stance on Gene Technology with NGTs

Researchers from Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences and Heidelberg University in Germany investigated the portrayal of New Genetic Technologies (NGTs) in German mass media from 2012 to 2023. Their findings are published in the Food Ethics journal.

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German Media Shift Toward a More Favorable Stance on Gene Technology with NGTs

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