Biotech Updates

BioteKomiks is a comic strip-making contest that focuses on the impact of Pinoy Biotek in the perspective of Filipino artists. It was organized by ISAAA Inc., in partnership with the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotech Program (DA Biotech). The awarding of winners was conducted on December 6, 2023, at Bayview Hotel, Manila, as a part of the Christmas event of the Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines.

Market Watchers Project Bumper Harvests with GM Maize and Soybeans Approvals in China

As China granted approvals for several varieties of GM maize and soybean, market experts expect a boost in yields, to impact the food market since both are staples and widely used as sources of edible oils and animal feed. The approvals include 37 GM maize and 14 GM soybean varieties in October.

Australian OGTR Receives Application for Field Trial of GM Wheat and Barley

The Australian Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received a license application (DIR 201) from The University of Adelaide to conduct a field trial of genetically modified (GM) wheat and barley with yield enhancement.

Genes From Wheat Improves Plant Growth of Sorghum

Bioscientists from Joint BioEnergy Institute developed strains of sorghum that can grow tall, strong, and healthy with very little water. This highly benefits farmers in producing large quantities of crops with minimal costs.