A weekly summary of the world developments in agri-biotech, produced by the ISAAA Global Knowledge Center on Crop Biotechnology.
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July 30, 2025

Last Chance to Avail the Early Bird Discount for ASCA8
Avail the 10% early bird discount for the 8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8)! Register today until July 31 for only US$900 per participant.

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Report Highlights How AI and Biotech Could Drive Development of Resilient Crops
An international team of researchers from China, the USA, and Europe, including Aberystwyth University, has released a report highlighting a roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with genome editing, protein design, high-throughput phenotyping, and omics technologies that analyze the genetic and chemical makeup of plants.

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GM East African Highland Bananas Retain Pro-Vitamin A Levels After Prolonged Traditional Cooking
A study published in GM Crops & Food showed that genetically modified (GM) East African highland bananas (EAHBs) maintained sufficient levels of pro-vitamin A to meet nutritional targets even after being steamed for up to eight hours. These biofortified bananas were developed to address vitamin A deficiency in Uganda.

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ISAAA E-newsletter Evolves to Deliver Enhanced Value in Agri-biotech
For 25 years, the ISAAA e-newsletter (now Biotech Updates) has been a trusted global resource for news and research in crop biotechnology. What started in 2001 has grown into a vital information hub, demonstrating its commitment to delivering high-quality, relevant content to its audience.

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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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