Australia's Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has issued license DIR 191 to International Flower Developments Pty. Ltd., authorizing the commercial import and distribution of chrysanthemums genetically modified (GM) for altered flower color.
An international collaboration of researchers led to sequencing of skullcap plant's genome. It helped identify how the plant produces a compound called scutebarbatine A that is known to act against a range of cancer cells.
A Singapore-based company recently launched the world's first climate-resilient strawberry. Their purpose is to make strawberries more affordable to consumers while reducing the environmental impact of their production.
