Crop Biotech Update

July 28, 2021

UPLB's Bt Eggplant Approved for Consumption in the Philippines

Genetically engineered eggplant known as Bt eggplant has been approved for food or feed consumption by the Philippine Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI).

Golden Rice Now Approved for Commercial Planting in the Philippines

The Philippines has approved Golden Rice, a rice variety genetically engineered to contain additional levels of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. The Philippine Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) announced that a biosafety permit for propagating the Golden Rice has been issued on July 21, 2021.

Gene Drive Regulations to Evolve as the Technology Advances -Experts

Gene drive is a rapidly emerging technology with promising benefits that can help mitigate animal plagues and vector-borne diseases, but it is a challenge for regulatory bodies around the world to keep up with it. While existing regulations are helpful and can be adopted to tailor fit this new technology, experts say that there are plenty of opportunities to develop sustainable regulations for gene drives.

Study Reveals Gene Involved in Stem Rust Resistance in Wheat

Researchers from CSIRO, together with 2Blades Foundation, reported a gene in the stem rust fungus that triggers resistance in the host plant, providing a clue for scientists to develop disease-resistant wheat varieties. Their findings are published in Nature Plants.

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Study Reveals Gene Involved in Stem Rust Resistance in Wheat

PLANT BREEDING INNOVATIONS

GM APPROVAL UPDATES

The Philippines approved cotton MON88701 for food, feed, and processing.
The Philippines approved corn MON87427 x MON89034 x TC1507 x MON87411 x 59122 for food, feed, and processing.
The Philippines approved eggplant EE1 for food, feed, and processing.
The Philippines approved corn MON87429 for food, feed, and processing.
The Philippines approved rice GR2E for commercial propagation.
The Philippines approved (renewal) corn MON89034 for commercial propagation.

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