Global Pipeline of GM Crops out to 2020 |
Researchers at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission have updated a 2008 JRC study that analyzed the global pipeline of genetically modified (GM) crops that were expected in the market in 2015. The paper, published in Nature Biotechnology, describes GM crops in the pipeline from 2008 to 2014, and shows the global situation of GM crops in development, with the objective of describing the medium-term innovations in the food, feed, and industrial sectors.
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Draft Lentil Genome Assembly Released |
Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) in Saskatoon, Canada have released a draft lentil genome assembly, based on CDC Redberry, a well-known small red lentil variety developed by Bert Vandenberg, a U of S plant sciences professor and lentil breeder.
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FDA Approves Second Generation Innate® Potatoes |
The United Stated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its food and feed safety assessment of the second generation of J.R. Simplot's Innate® potatoes. The FDA concluded that the Russet Burbank Generation 2 potatoes are not materially different in composition, safety, and other relevant parameters, from any other potato or potato-derived food or feed currently on the market.
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A biweekly update on genome editing research, regulations, and impact
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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 |
- Australia and New Zealand approved the wheat event HB4 for food.
- The USA approved the canola event NS-B5ØØ27-4 for food and feed.
- Canada approved canola event LBFLFK for food.
- The USA approved canola event LBFLFK for food and feed.
- The USA approved soybean event GMB151 for cultivation.
- Australia approved canola events MS11 × RF3 and MS11 × RF3 × MON 88302.
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Events |
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Plant Genes and "Omics": Technology Development
February 11
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12, 2016
Vienna
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Austria
What: International Conference on Plant Genes and "Omics": Technology Development Where: Vienna, Austria When: February 11-12, 2016 For more information, visit the conference website.
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