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Friday, October 10, 2008

UC DAVIS, Calif. - A new tool for investigating the rice genome has been developed by researchers at UC Davis led by Pamela Ronald, professor of plant pathology.
Oct 10  »   New tool probes function of rice genes

New tool probes function of rice genes

Friday, October 10, 2008

UC DAVIS, Calif. - A new tool for investigating the rice genome has been developed by researchers at UC Davis led by Pamela Ronald, professor of plant pathology.
Oct 10  »   AgResearch health focus in GM work

AgResearch health focus in GM work

Friday, October 10, 2008

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Biotech makes eggplants resistant to devastating insects

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Researchers in India have begun field testing on eggplants genetically improved to resist devastating attacks by the fruit and shoot borer.
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Jordan- Traditional agricultural methods no longer useful

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AMMAN, Jordan - Traditional agricultural methods are no longer useful for Jordan and other countries of the region, and new technologies and policies are needed to feed their increasing populations, according to an international report discussed in Amman on Wednesday.
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Switzerland's green power revolution: Ethicists ponder plants' rights

Friday, October 10, 2008

ZURICH, Switzerland - For years, Swiss scientists have blithely created genetically modified rice, corn and apples
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Cloned entrecote, svp? No! say most Europeans

Friday, October 10, 2008

BRUSSELS, Belgium - A new poll shows that most Europeans say food from cloned animals should be kept off their dinner plate.
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Hawai'i County bans genetic modification of taro, coffee

Friday, October 10, 2008

HILO, Hawai'i - The Hawai'i County Council has voted unanimously to ban the genetic modification of taro and coffee.
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Monsanto shares show strength on farming outlook

Friday, October 10, 2008

KANSAS CITY, Miss. - Hard times are hard to find at agricultural seed and fertilizer giant Monsanto Co and investors rushed on Thursday to jump on board what analysts see as a source of stability amid Wall Street chaos.
Oct 10  »   Campesinos fight against GM soy

Campesinos fight against GM soy

Friday, October 10, 2008

Farmers occupy large Brazilian-owned farms to block the entry of genetically-modified soy.
Oct 09  »   Structure of plant viruses is determined

Structure of plant viruses is determined

Thursday, October 09, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. scientists say they've used modern imaging techniques to detail the structure of plant viruses in a study that may lead to better crop protection.
Oct 09  »   New GM regulations give greater assurances

New GM regulations give greater assurances

Thursday, October 09, 2008

NEW ZEALAND - New regulations for the conditional release of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) will provide greater assurance for industry and the public in regard to traceability and segregation, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.
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Monsanto sees credit continuing to U.S. farmers

Thursday, October 09, 2008

KANSAS CITY, Miss. - Monsanto Co said on Wednesday it saw credit continuing to flow to U.S. farmers as a new planting season for key crops approaches.
Oct 09  »   Origin Agritech Limited doubles market...

Origin Agritech Limited doubles market penetration efforts to 1,000 demonstration lots, sees seed prices increasing

Thursday, October 09, 2008

BEIJING, China - Origin Agritech Limited yesterday announced that it has doubled market penetration efforts for the upcoming FY2009 selling season to include 1,000 demonstration lots up from 500 lots in FY2008 due to increased demand for our high-quality seed products.
Oct 09  »   Hansjorg Wyss gives $125 million to...

Hansjorg Wyss gives $125 million to create institute for biologically inspired engineering

Thursday, October 09, 2008

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Investigators at the Wyss Institute will strive to uncover the engineering principles that govern living things, and use this knowledge to develop technology solutions for the most pressing healthcare and environmental issues facing humanity.
Oct 09  »   Biotechnology "to the maximum" to avert...

Biotechnology "to the maximum" to avert looming Sub-Saharn food crisis

Thursday, October 09, 2008

At a recent roundtable Conference on the introduction of Genetically Modified Crops in Nigeria, Nigeria's Minister of Science and Technology Chief (Mrs.) Grace Ekpiwhre almost shouted blue murder about the looming food crises in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Oct 09  »   Monsanto quarterly loss shrinks

Monsanto quarterly loss shrinks

Thursday, October 09, 2008

KANSAS CITY, Miss. - Giant agricultural technology company Monsanto Co posted on Wednesday a smaller fourth-quarter loss on record revenues, as herbicide and seed sales climbed.
 
 
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