01/19/2021 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu
[Download this page as a PDF] [En Español: 10 mitos sobre los OGMs] GMO stands for “genetically modified organism.” It most commonly refers to organisms—often plants—that have been modified to achieve desired traits, like drought-tolerance and pest-resistance, using recombinant DNA techniques or genetic engineering (GE). It’s a misleading term, since we’ve been modifying the […]
10 Myths About GMOs - Alliance for Science
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01/18/2021 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org
Agriculture minister Prof Adolf Mkenda made the announcement on January 12 at the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) Mikocheni centre in Dar es
Africa biotech setback: Tanzania suspends GM crop research, ending trials of insect-resistant corn and virus-resistant cassava
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01/15/2021 SOURCE: www.republic-online.com
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01/14/2021 SOURCE: andytherd.com
Genetically Modified Organisms, also known as GMOs, represent one of the most pervasive topics in modern nutrition discourse. Formally described by the WHO – Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally, e.g. through
Everything You Need To Know About GMO Foods - Andy The RD
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01/12/2021 SOURCE: www.bloombergquint.com
China approved two genetically modified corn varieties as demand for animal feed surges.
China Approves Two GMO Corn Strains for Imports as Demand Soars
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01/09/2021 SOURCE: blog.ipleaders.in
This article is written by Pratap Alexander Muthalaly, from the Government Law College Trivandrum. This article studies the nature of patent law in relation to genetically modified organisms and other life forms. It analyses the numerous cases and judgments worldwide that have created a structure for patent law in regard to this specific area. Table […]
Patenting of life forms and genetically modified organisms (GMO) - iPleaders
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01/04/2021 SOURCE: www.reuters.com
Mexico's main agricultural lobby on Saturday criticized the government's decision to ban genetically modified corn, while organic growers hailed the move that should protect smaller farmers.
Mexico farm lobby blasts ban on GMO corn; organic growers welcome it
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01/04/2021 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org
Invasive organisms pose a global threat and are exceptionally difficult to eradicate after they become abundant in their new habitats. We report a
GM, insect resistant Bt cotton and 11 billion sterile moths eliminated pink bollworm from the US and Mexico
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01/04/2021 SOURCE: www.tribuneindia.com
A farmer’s average monthly income in Haryana is among the highest in the country, both according to the Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households (2013) and NABARD All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (2016-17). Still, at Rs 18,496 per month, this income is less than the sal
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12/31/2020 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu
Bangladeshi farmers significantly reduced pesticide use and increased their profits by growing genetically modified (GM) eggplant, a new study confirms. Farmers growing insect-resistant Bt brinjal (eggplant) improved their yields by 51 percent and cut pesticide costs by 37.5 percent, according to the study published last month in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. “Bt brinjal, […]
GM eggplant helps farmers reduce pesticide use and increase profits, study finds - Alliance for Science
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