Report Shows Global Trends and Forecasts on GM Food Safety Testing Market |
 The GM food safety testing market, estimated at USD 1.36 billion in 2015, is projected to reach USD 1.99 billion by 2020, according to the report released by Research and Markets. The report is entitled Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing Market by Trait (Stacked, Herbicide Tolerance, Insect Resistance), Technology (Polymerase Chain Reaction, Immunoassay), Crop & Processed Food Tested & by Region - Global Trend & Forecast to 2020.
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Scientists Crack Complete Genome of Carrot |
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A team of scientists led by Phil Simon from the University of Wisconsin–Madison cracked the complete genetic code of carrot, which is published in Nature Genetics. The carrot genome has over 32,000 genes arranged among nine chromosomes, which code for pest and disease resistance, colorful carotenoids, and other traits.
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University Students in Uganda Debate on Biotech and Biosafety Bill |
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While debating on the motion, "Is the proposed National Biotechnology and Biosafety Law in the best interests of Ugandans?" Makerere University students argued that it was imperative for the country that the said law be passed after taking so long in Parliament. The bill has been in parliament waiting to be passed into law since 2012. Following lengthy deliberations, a section of the students contended that the bill be passed into law with a provision to be amended in future when a need arises. Opposers suggested further revision of the bill before it is passed particularly to address farmers' concerns as they felt that farmers were not accorded due participation in the bill process.
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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 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has approved The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL), Norwich's application to conduct field trials of GM 
