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"Wild" Genes Open Up Opportunities for Better Rice Varieties |
 The genomes of seven wild rice varieties have been completed, according to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Published in Nature Genetics, the study details the generation of seven wild and two cultivated genomes (IR8 and N22). IR8, more popularly known as "miracle rice," was developed by IRRI scientists and was one of the rice varieties that ushered in the Green Revolution in Asia during the 1960s and relieved worldwide famine.
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African Women Vow to Rally Behind Biotech |
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Members of the Africa Women for Biosciences (AWfB) have vowed to rally behind biotechnology as they advocate for efficient and effective policy environment. The network, comprising of women with an interest and passion in science, technology and innovation, said this during a biosafety communication training workshop held on January 25-26, 2018, in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop aimed at equipping AWfB's members with effective communication and media engagement skills, in order to diversify voices advocating for biotechnology in Kenya.
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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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| The Crop Biotech Update is a weekly newsletter of ISAAA, a not-for-profit organization. The CBU is distributed for free to over 23,000 subscribers worldwide to inform them about the key developments in biosciences, especially in agricultural biotechnology. Your support will help us in our mission to feed the world with knowledge. You can help by donating as little as $10. |
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Effective weed control can protect yields of cassava (Manihot esculenta) storage roots from losses. Hence, a 
