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For the first time, a team led by researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has identified the genes that help plants grow under stressful conditions, with implications for producing more sustainable food crops in the face of global climate change. Read more: https://lnkd.in/giEac8Jw

Since 1996, over 70 countries have adopted biotech crops. Initially, six countries planted 1.7 million hectares of biotech crops to address yield, pest, and herbicide issues. Now, the focus is on consumer-oriented products like purple tomatoes, protein-rich soybeans, bioluminescent petunias, biofortified rice, and disease-resistant bananas. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNkKXdeg

China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced the final approval of genetically modified (GM) maize and soy varieties that passed the assessment of the China National Crop Variety Registration Committee (CNCVRC). This is according to the report of the Global Agricultural Information Network of the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service released on October 14, 2024. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNXxXp_8

Experts from McGill University developed oats with enhanced nutritional value that may be beneficial for people with diabetes and heart disease. The findings of the study could also improve the oxidative stability of oats, making oat-based products less susceptible to spoilage. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gv_J95GE

ISAAA Inc. releases a new infographic featuring the contributions of biotech crops to food security, sustainability, and climate change solutions. Biotech crops are adopted globally because of their enormous benefits to the environment, human and animal health, and contributions to improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers and the general public. Using data from PG Economics Limited and ISAAA Global Status reports, the infographic presents the farm gains contributed by biotech crops in the last 25 years (1996-2020). Download now: https://lnkd.in/gbWQrG_t

Public engagement is one of the key strategies in governing controversial scientific topics such as gene editing. However, informing and engaging individuals who are uninterested in such topics can be challenging. Thus, recent research, such as the one published in Plos One journal, suggests that adding humor could help close interest and knowledge gaps. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEpfqqqs

Join Iowa State University's Seed Science and Technology Webinar Series to be held every Tuesday, November 5, 12, and 19 at 12:00 noon CSDT: https://lnkd.in/gq_dDZEb. ISAAA Inc. Executive Director Dr. Rhodora Romero-Aldemita will present the global biotech adoption trends, applications, and benefits on November 5. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gq_dDZEb.

Nanjing Agricultural University scientists in China developed rice varieties that are more resistant to aging and can be stored for longer periods. Their findings are published in Molecular Breeding. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7QZnvuA

A study published in The Plant Journal reveals the transformative potential of gene editing in developing soybean plants with enhanced salt tolerance. This advancement marks a significant leap toward developing resilient soybean plants capable of thriving in challenging environments, paving the way for improved crop productivity in regions affected by soil salinity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g58_ysZt

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Pairwise, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are working on the Yam Optimized Architecture through Gene Editing (YOAGE) project, an innovative collaborative project aimed at delivering novel genetic variation to yam. The project aims to reduce labor and environmental impact associated with traditional plant staking while enabling mechanized farming in Nigeria, where yam is an important staple food crop. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gncDgzk6