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April 23, 2025

Researchers Develop Transgene-free Gene-edited Poplar Trees
A research team led by Prof. Wout Boerjan at VIB-UGent used gene editing to allow precise modifications in poplar trees without leaving any traces of foreign DNA. This innovation could streamline the development of improved tree varieties while reducing regulatory hurdles.

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CABBI Team Accelerates Plant Bioengineering Using Robotics Lab
A team from the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) and partners used biofoundry to speed up genetic engineering in plants and use it to enhance oil production in plant cells. The study, published in The Plant Cell, is a breakthrough that reduces labor, time, and costs in plant bioengineering.

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Experts Recommend Policy Strategies to Support Bt Cotton Adoption in India
A policy paper from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) examined and provided policy imperatives on the trends and impact of Bt cotton adoption in India from 1996 to 2022. The data analyzed is based on the government cost of cultivation and trade data from the Food and Agriculture Organization Statistics (FAOSTAT).

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Late Blight Field Resistance in Potatoes With Genes from Wild Relative
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences researchers reported the late blight field resistance in potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) carrying resistance genes from a wild relative, American black nightshade (Solanum americanum). Their findings are published in GM Crops & Food.

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  • The Philippines approved the canola event LBFLFK for food, feed, and processing.
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  • 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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