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Unlocking the Potential of Animal Biotech in the Philippines: Research Updates and Regulatory Prospects
ISAAA Inc., in collaboration with the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA Biotech), will hold the webinar titled Unlocking the Potential of Animal Biotech in the Philippines: Research Updates and Regulatory Prospects on April 10, 2025, via Zoom. The registration is now open to all interested participants.

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Biotech Food Distrust Linked to Messaging Gaps
Michigan State University (MSU) Professor Vincenzina Caputo found that consumer distrust still persists in foods developed through genetic engineering and gene editing technologies. Caputo said that the distrust is influenced by how information is communicated to consumers.

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Scientists Discover Genes For Bigger Tomatoes and Eggplants
Researchers led by teams at Johns Hopkins University and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have discovered new genes in tomatoes and eggplants that control how many seed cavities (locules) will grow.

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New Accelerated Breeding Platforms Introduced for Specialty Crops
Two new crop innovation tools called Genesis and Genova have been added to the gene editing toolbox by Verinomics, a company that specializes in agricultural genomics and gene editing.  Genesis is a transgene-free gene editing platform designed for vegetatively propagated crops, while Genova is a genomic-driven breeding acceleration platform for both seeds and vegetatively propagated crops. These new technologies simplify trait discovery and product development while delivering high-value, market-ready crops in a short time.

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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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