http://www.isaaa.org/kc/A weekly summary of world developments in agri-biotech for developing countries, produced by the Global Knowledge Center on Crop Biotechnology, International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications SEAsiaCenter (ISAAA).en-usWed, 3 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0800http://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=21844Rothamsted Research has officially sown the UK's first crop under a new Precision Bred Organism (PBO) Release Notice, marking a major milestone for agricultural biotechnology. The proof-of-concept field trial has sown the oilseed crop Camelina sativa, to evaluate the real-world performance of gene-edited varieties. This historic planting is the fir...Wed, 3 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0800New Breeding Technologieshttp://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=21849Experts from Henan Agricultural University in China have identified a key wheat gene that helps regulate iron uptake and storage. The study focuses on the transcription factor TaPIL1, which plays a central role in activating iron-related responses in wheat plants. Their study is a breakthrough that could support efforts to breed more nutritious whe...Wed, 3 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0800New Breeding Technologies