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International Consortium Sequence Canola Genome |
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An international consortium of key academic and global seed company leaders from the USA, Canada, Europe, and Israel has successfully sequenced the canola genome. The consortium, led by Dr. Isobel Parkin, research scientist from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and Dr. Andrew Sharpe, director of genomics and bioinformatics from the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) reached a key milestone in completing the full assembly and mapping the genomes of 10 diverse canola varieties cultivated in Canada, U.S., and Europe. The genome assembly and complete mapping were done using Israeli-based genomic big data company NRGene's DeNovoMAGIC technology.
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Two-week Old Corn Seedlings' RNA Data Produce Reliable Yield Predictions |
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Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) used information in the corn's RNA to create models and make accurate predictions of its phenotypic traits prior to the corn's full growth and development. The new information documented in their study can help other researchers understand the mechanisms involved in the plant processes and in the selection of breeding lines with desirable traits without having to go through years of traditional breeding selection.
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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 |
- Nigeria approved the wheat event HB4 for food and feed.
- Ghana approved the cowpea event AAT709A for food, feed, and cultivation.
- The USA approved the wheat event HB4 for food and feed.
- Turkey approved the maize event MON87427 for feed.
- Australia and New Zealand approved the wheat event HB4 for food and feed.
- The USA approved canola event LBFLFK for food and feed.
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