Biotech
TOPIC(S): Cotton, GMO's, Insects, Biotech,

01/04/2021 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

GM, insect resistant Bt cotton and 11 billion sterile moths eliminated pink bollworm from the US and Mexico

Invasive organisms pose a global threat and are exceptionally difficult to eradicate after they become abundant in their new habitats. We report a

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, GMO's, Biotech,

12/31/2020 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

GM eggplant helps farmers reduce pesticide use and increase profits, study finds - Alliance for Science

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, […]

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Topics: Biotech, Education,

FDA releases new crop biotechnology curriculum for high schools - Alliance for Science

Though a new curriculum guide offers high school teachers helpful tools for navigating the complexities of crop biotechnology and a way to build bridges to relevant disciplines beyond the sciences, it uses confusing terminology around gene editing and overstates the positive role played by the United States in global agriculture. The US Food and Drug […]

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Topics: Potatoes, Genes /Genetics, Biotech,

Bangladesh to import blight resistant GMO varieties developed at Michigan State University

Thousands of farmers in Bangladesh grow potatoes on over one million acres of land, spending up to a fourth of their investment on fungicide sprays to fight late blight. The disease damages 20 perc…

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, CRISPR/Gene Editing, USDA, Biotech,

12/29/2020 SOURCE: www.nationalhogfarmer.com

USDA looks to end FDA turf war on gene-editing livestock oversight

New proposed rule offers pathway for USDA, rather than FDA, to oversee regulatory framework for animal biotechnology.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Drones UAV, Ag Tech, Biotech,

12/22/2020 SOURCE: www.fastcompany.com

Smart farming: The growing role of precision agriculture and biotech

Efficiency and sustainability go hand-in-hand, with an added bonus: farmers improve crop yields

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TOPIC(S): Forestry, GMO's, Crop Diseases, Biotech, GE Trees,

12/21/2020 SOURCE: massivesci.com

Genetic engineering can save the American chestnut tree from a deadly fungus

If the USDA approves it, this would be the first use of genetic modification for conservation purposes

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TOPIC(S): Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Ag India, Biotech,

12/21/2020 SOURCE: indianexpress.com

Explained: What US FDA nod for genetically modified pigs means

This will be the first time that the regulator has approved an animal biotechnology product for both food and biomedical purposes.

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Topics: Ag Europe, Genes /Genetics, Biotech,

Engineering crops of the future: CRISPR approaches to develop climate-resilient and disease-resistant plants

To meet increasing global food demand, breeders and scientists aim to improve the yield and quality of major food crops. Plant diseases threaten food security and are expected to increase because of climate change. CRISPR genome-editing technology opens new opportunities to engineer disease resistance traits. With precise genome engineering and transgene-free applications, CRISPR is expected to resolve the major challenges to crop improvement. Here, we discuss the latest developments in CRISPR technologies for engineering resistance to viruses, bacteria, fungi, and pests. We conclude by highlighting current concerns and gaps in technology, as well as outstanding questions for future research.

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Alfalfa/Hay, Research, Biotech,

11/16/2020 SOURCE: www.feedstrategy.com

USDA looks for novel protein in mundane source: alfalfa | Feed Strategy

Geneticist sees “huge potential” for commercial production of alfalfa-derived protein products, particularly in poultry feed and aquaculture.

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