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Rothamsted Researchers Harvest GM Camelina Enriched with Healthy Oils
The first genetically modified camelina (false flax) rich in omega-3 was harvested in the fields of Rothamsted Research on September 5, 2014. The field trials started in May 2014, which is a breakthrough being the first trial in UK of plants genetically engineered to have health-boosting characteristics. Genes from algae were inserted into the plants to produce healthy oils.

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Eastern African Countries Prepare for the Meeting of the Parties (MOP)7
ISAAAAfriCenter, in partnership with African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE)-New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), organized a one-day meeting to familiarize biotechnology and biosafety stakeholders in eastern Africa with the issues to be discussed in the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP)/ Meeting of Parties (MOP)7 meeting. The meeting, which was attended by representatives from 10 countries was held on August 20, 2014, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the Intercontinental Hotel. The workshop involved national biosafety focal points, scientists, and experts on biotechnology and biosafety issues.

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Filipino Farmers and Other Stakeholders Push for Commercialization of Bt Eggplant
Local government constituents from Pangasinan province in the Philippines, including municipal agriculturists and farmers, students, members of the media, and other stakeholders signed a declaration of support for the commercial planting of the pest resistant Bt eggplant in the country, during the conclusion of a Public Dialogue on Bt eggplant held at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) Campus on September 3, 2014.

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Brazil Considers Biotech Trees
Brazil, the second largest grower of biotech crops in 2013, is now looking at growing biotech eucalyptus trees. Biotech eucalyptus trees, developed by FuturaGene, produces 20 percent more wood than conventional trees and is ready for harvest in 5.5 years instead of 7. At present, Brazilian regulators are evaluating the trees for commercial release and a decision is expected to come out by the end of the year.

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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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