Biotech Updates

Researchers from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have cloned the wheat rust resistance genes Lr9 and Sr43 and identified that they encode unusual kinase fusion proteins, providing new options for addressing disease resistance in bread wheat.

Roslin Institute and Oxitec Collaborate to Curb Major Cattle Pest

Researchers from public and private institutions are collaborating to manage the harmful effects of the Asian blue tick to cattle, which causes billions of dollars in losses globally. The partnership aims to provide farmers with a highly effective alternative from using chemicals to cope the pest.

ISAAA Inc. to Hold ASCA6 on September 11-15 in Indonesia

ISAAA Inc. will hold the 6th Asian Short Course on Agribiotech, Biosafety Regulation and Communication (ASCA6) in Indonesia on September 11-15, 2023. ASCA is an annual training-workshop that aims to cater to participants who are interested to learn more about the following topics:

Save the Date: APEC High-Level Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Biotechnology Activities

The United States would like to cordially invite you to attend the APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Biotechnology's suite of events, to be held from July 26-31, 2023, (TBC), as part of the APEC Third Senior Officials Meeting.