Leading Breakthroughs: Gene Drives for a Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation |
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ISAAA Inc., in collaboration with the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA Biotech Program Office), will hold a webinar titled Leading Breakthroughs: Gene Drives for a Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation aimed at providing information and recent developments on the new and emerging applications of gene drives. The webinar is scheduled for December 9, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (GMT+8), via Zoom. The registration is now open to all interested participants.
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Kenya Assures Public of Biosafety Guidelines |
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Kenya's National Biosafety Authority assured the public in a press release that the country has a well-established legal, regulatory, and institutional framework that outlines specific application requirements, safety assessment procedures, and monitoring mechanisms aligned with the country's commitment to food safety, environmental protection, and the socio-economic well-being of its citizens.
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Key Eggplant Gene Boosts Resistance to Bacterial Wilt |
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Researchers from South China Agricultural University have identified SmDDA1b, a critical gene in eggplants that boosts the crop's resistance to bacterial wilt, a major threat to solanaceous crops. The study published in Horticulture Research shows that SmDDA1b degrades the SmNAC protein, triggering the plant's immune defenses against the disease.
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FAO Analysis Identifies Opportunities, Gaps and Risks Related to Agrifood Climate Solutions |
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Almost all countries look at agrifood systems as a primary consideration for climate change adaptation (94%) and mitigation (91%) in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This finding is according to the latest analysis of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). NDCs are national climate action plans and the primary tool for attaining the Paris Agreement's goals.
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A biweekly update on gene 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 |
- The Philippines approved the canola event LBFLFK for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the cotton event GFM cry1A for commercial cultivation.
- 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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