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Rice Gene Makes Maize Productive; To Do the Same for Other Crops |
 In field trials three years ago, biotechnologists showed that they could increase maize productivity by introducing a rice gene into the plant that regulated the accumulation of sucrose in kernels, which also led to more kernels per maize plant. This promising technique is set to do the same for other crops, including wheat and rice.
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Nigeria is Gearing towards Commercializing GM Seeds |
 In Nigeria, local seed companies have a strategic role to play in the multiplication and distribution of seeds to farmers when GM seeds become available in the market. This was according to Dr. Rose Gidado, assistant director of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA).
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Scientists Study the Function of OsPT4 in Arsenic Uptake in Rice |
 Arsenic (As) is toxic to organisms, and elevated As accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa) grain poses a significant health risk to humans. The predominant form of As in soil under aerobic conditions is As(V). Rice roots take up As(V) by phosphate (Pi) transporters, such as OsPT1 and OsPT8. Ying Ye from Huazhong Agricultural University in China investigated the contribution of OsPT4 on rice As(V) uptake and transport.
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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- The USA approved sugarcane event CTC91087-6 for food and feed.
- The USA approved maize event DBN9858 for food and feed.
- The USA approved potato event Gen2-Z6 for food and feed.
- The USA approved cotton MON88702 for cultivation.
- The USA approved petunia event A1-DFR for cultivation.
- The USA approved maize event PY203 for cultication.
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The USDA FAS Global Agricultural Information Network released updates on the status of 
