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Omega-3 Canola Oil to Help Reduce Overfishing |
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Omega-3 oils from canola plants are ready to become available in the global aquaculture market. The omega-3 oils, developed by Nuseed, are considered as the first land-based sources of omega-3 oil, which is normally derived from fish such as salmon or trout.
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Bt Brinjal Farmers Earned 21.7% More, Satisfied with Yield and Crop Quality |
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A new study conducted by Cornell University reveals that eggplant farmers in Bangladesh have attained significantly higher yields and revenues by growing the insect resistant, genetically engineered (GE) Bt brinjal (eggplant). According to the study published in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, the four Bt brinjal varieties yielded, on average, 19.6% more eggplant than non-Bt varieties and earned growers 21.7% higher revenue.
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Genome Editing and Its Applications in Health and Agriculture |
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ISAAA AfriCenter will hold a live webinar on genome editing and its applications in health and agriculture. The webinar is scheduled on Friday, June 5, 2020 (World Environment Day) from 1200 GMT - 1300 GMT. Genome editing presents the scientific community with tools at relatively low cost for innovation in biomedicine, agriculture, industrial biotechnology, and other sectors relating to bio-economy. In line with the theme of World Environment Day, the webinar will focus on nature's immense contribution to scientific innovations. To join the session, register for free at https://tinyurl.com/yap87752.
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A biweekly update on genome 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 |
- Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
- The Philippines approved the eggplant event EE-1 for cultivation
- The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
- Nigeria approved the wheat event HB4 for food and feed.
- The USA approved the corn event MON87429 for food and feed.
- Ghana approved the cowpea event AAT709A for food, feed, and cultivation.
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