Bioengineered Late Blight Resistant Potato to Benefit 300,000 Smallholder Farmers in Uganda |
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In Uganda, stakeholders working on the new bioengineered late blight resistant potato dubbed as the "3R Victoria" are confident of its wide adoption. The yet to be released potato could help 300,000 smallholder farmers in Uganda achieve higher yields at lower production costs and less exposure to chemicals. The stakeholders estimate 40-50% adoption rate for the new variety after its release.
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Gene for Stem Rust Resistance in Wheat Solves Decades-Old Genomic Mystery |
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Researchers have shed light on the mystery of what makes bread wheat susceptible to the devastating disease stem rust. For decades, researchers knew that something in the wheat's genome was suppressing the plant's resistance to stem rust. Now, researchers at The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) have identified the underlying genetic mechanism that is causing this suppression, removing a stubborn barrier to developing crops with stronger immunity using modern genomic tools.
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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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