EU Reaches Landmark Deal on New Genomic Techniques to Boost Agri-Food Sector |
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The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a comprehensive regulatory framework for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), marking a significant modernization of the EU's agrifood rules. The regulation aims to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of European food systems by embracing precision-breeding methods. Proponents view this agreement as a crucial step toward developing climate-resilient crops, reducing the reliance on chemical inputs, and securing food security within the bloc.
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Gene Editing Unlocks Commercial Potential of Goldenberry |
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Goldenberry, a small, tart-sweet fruit described as a cross between a pineapple and a mango, is increasingly popular in U.S. markets for its flavor and superfood nutritional profile. However, the plant's naturally wild and unruly growth habit has made it impractical for large-scale commercial farming. This challenge has kept the highly nutritious crop, native to the Andes region of South America, trapped between its wild origins and its commercial potential, even as global demand continues to rise.
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Scientists Find Transcription Factor MdWRKY9 Boosts Apple's Salt Tolerance |
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Salt stress poses a significant threat to global agricultural productivity, impacting over 6% of the world's land and challenging crop cultivation. Apple trees are vulnerable to high salt concentrations, which hinder their growth and degrade fruit quality. To address this challenge, researchers looked at the hormonal and genetic pathways that govern how apples respond to saline environments.
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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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