ISAAA Inc. and DA Biotech Release Coffee Table Book on the Filipino Faces of Biotechnology |
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Every year since 2016, the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA Biotech) has awarded outstanding Filipino individuals through the Filipino Faces of Biotechnology. This is to recognize the exceptional contributions of Filipino researchers, scientists, farmers, fisherfolks, communicators, advocates, journalists, and students in the advancement of biotechnology in the country. This prestigious award includes individuals working in various facets of biotechnology–agriculture, health, environment, information and education, and policy.
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ICRISAT Pioneers World's First Pigeonpea Speed Breeding Protocol |
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The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has pioneered the world's first speed breeding protocol for pigeonpea, promising to substantially cut the time required to develop new pigeonpea lines with desirable traits, and bring food to dryland communities faster.
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ISAAA and Partners Feature Salmonella Detection Methods Developed in the Philippines |
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Researchers, government employees, and students participated in the Pinoy Biotek Seminar: PCR-based detection kit for Salmonella in Meat organized by ISAAA Inc. in partnership with the UP Diliman Institute of Biology. The hybrid event, held on March 12, 2024, was part of ISAAA's Pinoy Biotek project supported by the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotech Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA Biotech).
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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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| Biotech Updates is a weekly newsletter of ISAAA, a not-for-profit organization. It is distributed for free to over 22,000 subscribers worldwide to inform them about the key developments in biosciences, especially in biotechnology. Your support will help us in our mission to feed the world with knowledge. You can help by donating as little as $10. |
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