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	food crops Daily update ⋅ November 30, 2015
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	Worcester Telegram Bottom Line: Greenvitalize to grow crops and jobs nurtured by aquaponics Worcester Telegram A primary goal is to build a sustainable local food system that is responsive to the needs of residents, restaurants and local institutions. During a tour of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Radio New Zealand Concern in Tonga over crop pesticide and cancer link Radio New Zealand Tonga's Ministry of Agriculture says the misuse of pesticides there is contaminating food crops, affecting the health of farmers and could be causing ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Online Warning even two degrees of global warming 'very risky' for farm production, will increase food prices ABC Online "Food prices during the drought, during 2005 to 2007, went up quite ... per cent of Australia's food crops, were dire under global warming projections, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Government Urged to Assist People Displaced By Floods As Heavy Rains Continue AllAfrica.com Mr Kang'ara called on the government to be prepared to distribute relief food as food crops, particularly in Kirinyaga region, have been destroyed by ... Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 29, 2015
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	Global Trade Won’t Solve the Food Shortages Brought on by Climate Change TakePart The research looked at U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization data on 10 staple crops, including wheat and rice, grown around the world and … Flag as irrelevant
	Lincoln Journal Star Farm and Food: Never heard of CRISPR? You will Lincoln Journal Star Food powerhouses like the U.S., Brazil and Argentina now grow genetically modified crops on 40, 23 and 13 percent, respectively, of their arable land, … Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Daily Star Local farmers benefit from Food Bank, TMC partnership Arizona Daily Star Local farmers benefit from Food Bank, TMC partnership … Small local farmers are getting an opportunity to plant more crops thanks to a new program … Flag as irrelevant
	Dallas Morning News Texas A&M joins research into water-saving pineapple that may help feed the world Dallas Morning News In agricultural circles, they’re renowned water misers — a power that could one day help other food crops survive drought, local researchers have … Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Kenya’s Rain Lady shows Paris climate change summit how to battle drought The Independent On a succession of terraces, built to catch every drop of rain that falls, she is growing maize, bananas, beans, millet and other food crops. Last year … Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Agribition food pavilion celebrates homegrown Saskatchewan cuisine CBC.ca Agribition food pavilion celebrates homegrown Saskatchewan cuisine … Schulhauser said the pulse crops (from the legume family) carry flavour very … Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times Ride, play and eat The Straits Times Learn what life was like during the Japanese Occupation at the exhibition gallery and wander behind the museum to see food crops such as … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 28, 2015
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	Have strong bio-safety systems for GM crop: Swaminathan Economic Times “There are concerns about safety aspects of GM crops. … Appreciating the right to food approach adopted under the National Food Security Act … Flag as irrelevant
	Drought-proofing Qld’s crops Foodprocessing Researchers from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) have forecast a relatively healthy future for sorghum crops, but … Flag as irrelevant
	FeedNavigator.com Food production goals attainable, but focus on water Western Producer (subscription) The only real stumble in meeting growing demand for major crops was in the early-to-mid 2000s, when an unusual string of bad weather hit several … Flag as irrelevant
	iSchoolGuide Never heard of CRISPR? You will. Beatrice Daily Sun Food powerhouses like the U.S., Brazil and Argentina now grow genetically modified (GM) crops on 40, 23 and 13 percent, respectively, of their arable … Flag as irrelevant
	UN News Centre UNESCO: Reinforcing the resilience of indigenous peoples and sharing knowledge to address … PreventionWeb (press release) “Diversity of food crops is very important. With climate change, we are losing the diversity of key crops. We must teach the youth to keep the diversity of … Flag as irrelevant
	Tengrinews Use of GMOs debated in Kazakh Senate Tengrinews As for the use of GMOs in food crops and forage crops, we will make expert examinations of the crops first, and only then will make the decision,” … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 27, 2015
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	Securing our food security without GM crops Malaysiakini (subscription) We wish to respond to the article ‘Securing our food supply with GM crops‘ by Dr Hoe-Han Goh published in the New Straits Times on Nov 14, 2015. Flag as irrelevant
	Irish Times Gardens: Big plans to grow food in small spaces Irish Times She also gives plenty of useful tips on growing many other more unusual food crops in the smallest of spaces, including shiitake and tree oyster … Flag as irrelevant
	House weighing options on genetically modified crops Manila Bulletin The House Committee on Food Security is taking its time to study the possibility of legalizing the use of biotechnology or genetically-modified crops in … Flag as irrelevant
	WPTV.com Nevada Researchers Trying to Turn Roadside Weed Into Biofuel New York Times … sunflower that grows across much of Nevada’s high desert and doesn’t compete for acreage with animal feed or food crops used to make ethanol. Flag as irrelevant
	Business Weekly Alliance to tackle African food security challenges Business Weekly Projects include improving food crops using modern breeding techniques, reducing the levels of toxins found in certain African crops and transferring … Flag as irrelevant
	AlterNet 30 Reasons to Be Thankful This Thanksgiving AlterNet Pesticides that are killing critical food crop pollinators like bees and butterflies and endangering human health continue to be used worldwide. Flag as irrelevant
	The Ecologist EPA bans toxic pesticide mix on GM crops The Ecologist George Kimbrell, Center for Food Safety’s senior attorney, said:”The decision by EPA to withdraw the illegally approved Enlist Duo crops is a huge … Flag as irrelevant
	Cropping season starts Manica Post Agritex head for Manicaland, Mr Godfrey Mamhare, said farmers in areas with sufficient soil moisture could start planting food crops. Mr Mamhare said … Flag as irrelevant
	Manitoba Co-operator Research unleashes power of pulses Western Producer (subscription) “In terms of research excellence, the pulse crop research and breeding … awareness about the crops‘ benefits in terms of nutrition, sustainable food … Flag as irrelevant
	Radio New Zealand The toxic legacy of superphosphate Radio New Zealand Dr Joy said it was not possible to say how much land was now too contaminated to grow food crops. “The only real published work we can use is the … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 26, 2015
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	Atlas Obscura Cranberries Are the Only Thanksgiving Food That Actually Came From North America Atlas Obscura Most of that food, though, isn’t actually native to the United States. … If Thanksgiving dinner were relegated only to crops that were truly North American … Flag as irrelevant
	Firm warns of PH food shortage, offers GMO Inquirer.net “The population is growing and the demand for food is growing very quickly. In fact it is growing faster than the production of food crops. Farmers are … Flag as irrelevant
	TakePart EPA moves to withdraw approval of controversial weed killer U.S. News & World Report EPA’s move was welcomed by environmental and food safety groups that … Corn and soybeans are the nation’s largest crops, and the potential for … EPA Revokes Approval of Dow’s ‘Enlist Duo’ Herbicide Because of High Toxicity – Center for Biological Diversity (press release) EPA nixes approval of new weed killer for engineered crops – Hawaii News Now EPA Pulls Registration for Dow’s Enlist Duo Herbicide Citing High Toxicity Levels – YubaNet Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	EcoWatch Bee Thankful This Thanksgiving: Demand Big Food Stop Killing Our Pollinators EcoWatch Bee Thankful This Thanksgiving: Demand Big Food Stop Killing Our … tea, rice and a host of other food crops and further testing confirmed that the … Flag as irrelevant
	Columbus Dispatch A small but growing number are finding success growing crops within the city Columbus Dispatch Hogan saw an opportunity to help folks interested in growing food in the city by tapping into Ohio State’s massive agricultural knowledge and … Flag as irrelevant
	US FDA finalises GM food labelling guidance AgraNet (subscription) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised guidance for … labelling of foods made with ingredients from genetically modified crops, … Flag as irrelevant
	Nevada Appeal Lease OK’d for food hub Nevada Appeal The future of a downtown food hub received good news late last week … a space at the Fallon Food Hub/Co-op where specialty crops from regional … Flag as irrelevant
	Minnesota Public Radio News When a big food firm wants a smaller footprint, the farmer steps in Minnesota Public Radio News Grove’s job is to help farmers grow bigger and better crops. Now he’s working with 25 farmers to help them to adapt more sustainable practices. Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Another shortage scare? Canned pumpkin could beat the odds Food Dive The rumored turkey shortage isn’t the only scare buzzing around the food … However, despite the heavy damage to Libby’s pumpkin crops, O’Hearn … Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes How Agricultural Technology Has Shaped Your Thanksgiving Feast Forbes In addition to nutritional value and a multitude of uses for food, fuel and … man who taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn and fertilize crops with fish. Flag as irrelevant

Crop Biotech Update

November 25, 2015

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Cornell Alliance for Science Launches Global Conversation to End Hunger Section: News from Around the World The Cornell Alliance for Science converged in the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, on November 17 to launch a global conversation on ending world hunger. The Alliance’s 25 newly graduated Global Leadership Fellows mingled with diplomats, journalists, academics, and science allies, sharing the personal stories that prompted them to embrace technological tools in the quest for food security. The Fellows, who represent 10 nations, had just completed a 12-week intensive course on science, communications, and grassroots organizing at Cornell University. They were the first cohorts in a pioneering program conceived by Cornell plant biologist Dr. Sarah Evanega and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “We must use the tools of science to end the disparity we see around the world,” Evanega told the crowd of 100 persons assembled at the gala. “I’d like to work toward ensuring that every parent has the opportunity to put warm nutritious food in front of their children three times a day, and that every mother can both feed her children and send them to school.” The Fellows, who returned to their countries this week, will pursue the implementation of campaigns and communication strategies aimed at improving public understanding of the role that biotechnology and science can play in ending hunger. Among those sharing their personal stories was Fr. Emmanuel C. Alparce of the Philippines, who said that millions of his countrymen are hungry. “I’m here because I believe biotech will improve the lives of my people, especially the farmers,” he said. Nassib Mugwanya spoke of how farmers in his home country of Uganda are suffering from hunger and economic setbacks because plant viruses are ravaging the essential cassava crop. Scientists have genetically engineered cassava to resist these viruses, but political activists have blocked its introduction. “Even though the solution is right in front of us, right within our reach, the legislative climate has not been right for farmers to have this crop on their farms,” he said. Read the original article at Cornell Alliance for Science website. For details, contact Dr. Sarah Davidson Evanega at snd2@cornell.edu.

Role of Biotech Communication Highlighted in Philippine National Biotech Week Section: News from Around the World The Philippines celebrates the National Biotechnology Week 2015 (NBW 2015) from November 23 to 28, 2015 in SM Dasmariñas, Cavite, focusing on the theme, Biotechnology: People’s Partner in National Development. The NBW 2015 is spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Engr. Mario Montejo, DOST Secretary, delivered the inspirational message, which was read by Dr. Reynaldo Ebora, Acting Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development. According to Engr. Montejo, biotechnology continues to be a controversy in the country, thus, there’s a need to continuously open channels of communication about the issues and implications through public engagement. He also said that DOST commits to come up with policies that promote biotech innovation and development while maintaining safeguards for public health and privacy. Dr. William Padolina, President of the National Academy of Science and Technology, delivered the keynote speech, emphasizing that agriculture must be a knowledge intensive activity to attain global competitiveness. He said that the decision to adopt biotech products relies on the government, and delaying such decision affects innovation and development, further causing poverty and suffering in the country. “What difference are we making in the lives of these poor farmers, whom we engage in these debates? If we believe that technology can add value to the development agenda and deepen capital investments, why can we not work together? In good faith, let us have reason and informed public discussion knowing fully well that our understanding of genetics has deepen, thus challenging our traditional ideas and values. A strong partnership is needed among all sectors engaged in research and development to ensure the effective delivery of new technologies to our resource-poor farmers,” said Dr. Padolina. ISAAA also launched its latest publications: 50 Biotech Bites, Voices and Views:Why Biotech?, and Biotech Corn in the Philippines: A Country Profile. The week-long celebration is comprised of several activities hosted by different government agencies and organizations. These include health forum, crop biotech seminar, biotech writeshop, biotech journalism awards, teachers’ conference, career orientation, photo contest, among others. The conduct of the event is in accordance with the national government policy to promote safe and responsible use of modern biotechnology and its products, as stated in Presidential Proclamation no. 1414, s. 2007. For more information about the NBW, visit the DOST website.

Scientists Sequence Resurrection Grass Genome Section: News from Around the World Nature reports the virtually complete genome of Oropetium thomaeum, which is known as the resurrection grass because of its ability to regrow after extreme drought when water becomes available. The sequencing was made possible by Donald Danforth Plant Science Center researchers and Pacific Biosciences’ grant program, “Most Interesting Genome in the World.” The resurrection grass has 245 Mb genome, grows on rock outcrops in Africa and India, and is closely related to major food, feed, and bioenergy crops. The genome sequence will help researchers understand the novel drought tolerance mechanisms for efficient and productive agricultural land use. Get more information from Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

US FDA: GE Salmon as Safe to Eat as Non-GE Salmon Section: Beyond Crop Biotech Based on sound science and a comprehensive review, the US Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA) has approved AquaBounty Technologies’ AquAdvantage Salmon, a genetically engineered (GE) Atlantic salmon that grows to market size more quickly than non-GE farm-raised Atlantic salmon. The FDA determined that food from AquAdvantage Salmon is as safe to eat and as nutritious as food from other non-GE Atlantic salmon and that there are no biologically relevant differences in the nutritional profile of AquAdvantage Salmon compared to that of other farm-raised Atlantic salmon. In a statement, Bernadette Dunham, director of the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine said, “The F.D.A. has thoroughly analyzed and evaluated the data and information submitted by AquaBounty regarding the AquAdvantage salmon and determined that they have met the regulatory requirements for approval, including that food from the fish is safe to eat.” For more information, read the FDA news release.

Sections News from Around the World Cornell Alliance for Science Launches Global Conversation to End Hunger Political Goodwill Key in Sudan’s Adoption of Bt Cotton ‘Orphan Gene’ to Boost Protein Content of Staple Crops Synthetic Biologists Make Genetic Circuits for Programmable Plants Scientists Sequence Resurrection Grass Genome Filipino Students Learn about Modern Biotech Principles and Applications Role of Biotech Communication Highlighted in Philippine National Biotech Week “Off” Switch for Starch Production in Plants Discovered Research Highlights The Role of PpMYB10.1 Gene in Anthocyanin Accumulation in Peach Enhancing Blast Disease Resistance by Overexpression of the OsCPK4 Gene in Rice Beyond Crop Biotech Scientists Engineer Algae to Specifically Kill Cancer Cells University of California Scientists Create GE Malaria-Blocking Mosquitoes US FDA: GE Salmon as Safe to Eat as Non-GE Salmon From the BICs Biotech Information Network Gathers for a Biosafety Seminar in Malaysia

	food crops Daily update⋅November 25, 2015
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	Penn State News Smartphones enlisted in the battle versus crop disease Penn State News Global population is predicted to reach 9 billion by 2050, and the need for food security is becoming increasingly urgent. Meanwhile, crop diseases … Flag as irrelevant
	Scoular Completes Acquisition of Legumex Walker Inc.’s Special Crops Division PR Newswire (press release) … (LWI) Special Crops Division, a global merchandiser and processor of special crops, pulses, and associated healthy, specialty food ingredients. Scoular acquires specialty crops business – Baking Business (registration) Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	One Green Planet 3 Sometimes Forgotten Reasons Organic Whole Foods Are Better for the Environment One Green Planet These crops are mostly used for livestock feed, to bolster processed foods, and a small section is designated directly for human consumption. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Yet another way that poor countries will suffer the most from climate change Washington Post … is that warming temperatures will disrupt the world’s food supply. Many countries will find their staple crops don’t grow as well, or at all, and the ones … Flag as irrelevant
	Community Call for Proper, Increased Food Aid Distribution AllAfrica.com The East Hararege Zone collects an average of 60-80 quintal per hectare. But, this crop season, such harvest has turned out to be unattainable. Flag as irrelevant
	Making genetic diversity part of climate change adaptation Thomson Reuters Foundation Genetic resources for food and agriculture encompass the diversity of plants, … and to collect and conserve the wild relatives of important food crops. Flag as irrelevant
	IRINnews.org Food prices rise sharply after fighting disrupts Afghan harvest IRINnews.org CHARDARA DISTRICT, Afghanistan, 24 November 2015 (IRIN) – Food … “The crop is ready for harvest but we cannot touch one fruit or vegetable.” Flag as irrelevant
	KOLO Common Weed May Be Fuel Of The Future KOLO Most biofuel crops are grown on our most productive soil and either are or compete with food crops. Grow corn for biofuel and you’re raising food … Flag as irrelevant
	The Heartland Institute Bill Banning State GMO Food Labels Reintroduced in Congress The Heartland Institute The bill would also tighten the standards companies must use to designate their food as GMO-free: Crops must not be planted with bioengineered … Flag as irrelevant
	New Era CA key to Namibia’s self-sufficiency in crop production New Era A study by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United … the secret to high yielding rain-fed crop farming is about how farmers treat the … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 24, 2015
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	Tech Times ‘Resurrection Plants’ That Come Back From The Dead Could Lead To Drought-Resistant Crops Tech Times Genetic secrets of plants that play dead during drought but can come back to life could help food crops do the same thing, scientists suggest. Flag as irrelevant
	The New Indian Express Chandy to open Tuber Crops Food Festival Web India Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will inaugurate a Tuber Crop Food Festival as part of the observation of Tuber Crops Day, at Kanakakunnu … Twoday Tuber Food Fest to Kick off Tomorrow | Thiruvananthapuram NYOOOZ – NYOOOZ Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	Earth Island Journal Seeking Crop Elders Earth Island Journal Each of Rupple’s crops, indeed all domesticated plants grown for food or fiber, face disease and pest challenges of some sort. Agriculturalists are … Flag as irrelevant
	The New Indian Express Two-day Tuber Food Fest to Kick off Tomorrow The New Indian Express The two-day food fest is expected to provide a vast variety of tuber crops grown in around twenty states in the country. The fest will be held in … Flag as irrelevant
	West Hawaii Today Be thankful for more than just food this year West Hawaii Today Not only do we live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, we are blessed with the abundance of a great variety of food crops. Many fruits … Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Embracing Technology: A Young Farmer’s Manifesto Forbes … wrestling with, you could imagine that being tasked with producing food crops armed with a mule and a sense of determination is no small feat. Flag as irrelevant
	Agriculture.com Rodale Institute Director Says Healthy Soils Mean Healthy Foods Agriculture.com And healthy food equals healthy people,” says Moyer, who is executive … Moyer explains that soils covered with plants (cash crops or cover crops) are … Flag as irrelevant
	Mail & Guardian Africa Crops that ‘die and resurrect’ could help Africa beat climate change—including this ‘superfood’ from … Mail & Guardian Africa One possible candidate is the teff grain grown predominantly in Ethiopia and Eritrea and which has received rave reviews from food scientists globally. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Time we gave science its fair due when it comes to GM crops Hindustan Times Sceptics often question the safety of GM crops but it is important to note that 20 years of consumption of food derived from the products of GM crops … Flag as irrelevant
	KOLO Common Weed May Be Fuel Of The Future KOLO A new crop for Nevada agriculture as water gets scarce, oil more expensive … on our most productive soil and either are or compete with food crops. Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 23, 2015
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	Syracuse.com Syracuse church harvests farms’ leftover crops to feed the hungry Syracuse.com Each year in America, as much as one-third of farm-grown food goes to waste. Crops are discarded when they don’t meet size or quality standards or … Flag as irrelevant
	The Zimbabwe Standard Climate change threatens food security in sub-Saharan Africa The Zimbabwe Standard Hussain said additional revenue could be created from growing more drought-resistant crops. If more is done, Hussain said by 2030 the food and … How China can be a model of food sustainability for the developing world – South China Morning Post (subscription) Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	Quartz If you want to keep eating french fries, you’d better start drinking strange wine Quartz QZ: Right—you say that when it comes to climate change, we need to diversify food crops in order to hedge our bets, since we don’t know which ones … Flag as irrelevant
	The Japan Times As Earth warms, scientist leading research into drought-resistant crops The Japan Times “Food security doesn’t only depend on climate, it depends on markets and trade, prices and access by households to food,” said Jim Verdin, a drought … Flag as irrelevant
	Mail & Guardian Africa How mosquitoes ‘fought for’ the Bantu as they migrated, and other surprising ways African groups … Mail & Guardian Africa But plants are deficient in salt, and with diets switching to domesticated crops, adding salt to food became an absolute necessity for maintaining life. Flag as irrelevant
	Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette Sandra Mason: A sweet holiday staple Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette Sweet potatoes are one of the most important food crops in tropical and subtropical countries, where both the roots and tender shoots are eaten. Flag as irrelevant
	Odisha Sun Times Tobacco doesn’t just kill smokers Odisha Sun Times According to Sainath, generally suicide cases are found mostly among cash crop farmer. Among farmers engaged in growing food crops, suicide … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 22, 2015
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	FarmingUK New thinking needed in order to prevent crops being attacked by slugs FarmingUK The John Innes Centre (JIC) warns new thinking is needed if we are to protect valuable food crops from future attacks and this is the subject of the … Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times FDA nod for GM salmon created by Singapore don The Straits Times The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) told The Straits Times GM food crops and animals sold in Singapore have to undergo safety … Flag as irrelevant
	City to host tuber food festival The Hindu The two-day Tuber Food Fest 2015 to be held at the Kanakakunnu Palace … The festival is being organised by the Central Tuber Crops Research … Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Charlottetown Soil and organic food production conference coming to PEI The Guardian Charlottetown Moyer’s presentations will cover topics related to organic crop production systems, … “Healthy soil equals healthy food equals healthy people. Share in … Flag as irrelevant
	Climate Change Will Impact Commercial Agriculture Fiji Sun Online There are also some interesting experiments with a technique called “hosting”, where food crops are planted between rows of trees so that there is a … Flag as irrelevant

food crops Daily update⋅   November 21, 2015

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NDTV Fake Pesticides Endanger Crops and Human Health in India NDTV Millions of unsuspecting Indian farmers are spraying fake pesticides onto their fields, contaminating soil, cutting crop yields and putting both food … Flag as irrelevant

KSHB The great GMO foods debate: Are they safe? Are consumers in the dark about what’s in our food? KSHB Mike Pompeo (R-KS 4th District) introduced the Safe and Accurate Food … Pesticides, including those bioengineered into food crops, are regulated … Flag as irrelevant

Agricultural Research Camelina ‘Partnered’ with Soybeans for Food and Fuel Benefits Agricultural Research Once considered a weed, camelina is gaining popularity in some parts of the country as a soil-protecting winter cover crop. Additionally, its seed … Flag as irrelevant

Los Angeles Times Why the FDA doesn’t want you to say ‘GMO’ Los Angeles Times It’s not that the agency wants people to pretend that the nation’s food supply is … Either way, the result is a crop that is genetically modified. First genetically modified salmon cleared to enter human food chain – Telegraph.co.uk FDA approves first genetically engineered food animal, a salmon – kgw.com A New Salmon Is The First Genetically Modified Animal Approved For Sale As Food – BuzzFeed News Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Delta Farm Press FDA denies request to require labeling of GMO-containing foods Delta Farm Press “The petition does not provide evidence sufficient to show that foods … require labeling of foods made with ingredients from genetically modified crops. Agency Rejects Calls From Groups to Require Biotech Labels on Food – KTIC Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

The Australian growing food in the desert The Australian The company that’s growing food in the desert … Sundrop grows crops in a protected environment, with stable and predictable energy, labour and … The company that’s growing food in the desert – Business Spectator Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Moneycontrol.com Indian crop protection chemicals market to reach $7.5 bn by FY19 Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog) Rising population is leading to a shift in the food consumption patterns in the country. Shrinking arable land and loss of crops due to pests pose a … Flag as irrelevant

The Sun Chronicle Attleboro High students farming their own veggies The Sun Chronicle They raised larger food crops like corn in season in outdoor garden beds. … Finale, whose students are among many helping to raise food at school. Flag as irrelevant

Tom Karwin, On Gardening: Labeling pesticides, food among top issues of the day Santa Cruz Sentinel Food suppliers have responded in several ways to consumers’ concerns … together with the sale of seeds for crops that are immune to its effects. Flag as irrelevant

CounterPunch Who Needs Gates And Monsanto? CounterPunch Paterson warned that a food revolution that could save Africa from hunger is being held back. … We are told by the GMO biotech lobby that GM crops are essential, are better for the environment and will provide the tools that farmers … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 20, 2015
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	Acceptance of GM Crops Spreads As Agricultural Challenges Increase AllAfrica.com Two of Uganda’s major food crops, cassava and bananas, are facing extinction thanks to the Banana Bacterial Wilt, Cassava Mosaic, and Cassava … Flag as irrelevant
	‘The role of crop diversity and food resilience in a changing climate’ FarmingUK We have many different collections across the country, ranging from peas to fruits, to the wild relatives of cultivated food crops. These living collections … Flag as irrelevant
	Manitoba Co-operator Canada could do better in agri-food Manitoba Co-operator Canada shouldn’t be content with its status as the world’s fifth-largest food … of basic research that will yield more suitable crops and livestock, he noted. … The two-day conference, organized by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy … Flag as irrelevant
	Country Guide New in food-grade and edible beans Country Guide OAC Thamesville is an IP food-grade variety suited to the 3150 crop heat unit (CHU) region of Eastern Canada, with a relative maturity (RM) of 2.3. Flag as irrelevant
	Holyrood.com Scottish scientists concern over effect of GM crops ban Holyrood.com The multi-site James Hutton Institute is one of the biggest research centres in the UK, specialising in environmental, crop and food science, and … Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Breakfast in Post-Apocalypse America: Inside Colorado’s Fort Knox of Food Newsweek Otherwise, the material could be lost forever—and when crop and livestock diversity is lost, so is our food supply’s resiliency to environmental threats. Flag as irrelevant
	The Siasat Daily Crop protection chemicals to boost 25-50% productivity: FICCI Daily News & Analysis With the rising population in India, there has been a shift in the food consumption patterns. Shrinking land and loss of crops due to pests has lead to a … Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog) Punjab govt not to conduct field trials of GM mustard Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog) Accusing GEAC of being non-transparent and biased, she said, “it is outrageous that GM food crops are being pushed without adequate safety … PAU told not to conduct GM mustard field trials – The Hindu Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Pesticides stop bumblebees from pollinating apple trees, research shows The Guardian The finding has important implications for agriculture and the natural world, say the researchers, as many food crops and wildflowers rely on bee … Flag as irrelevant
	USDA.gov (press release) (blog) Alternatives to Antibiotics to Keep Food Animals Healthy USDA.gov (press release) (blog) Alternatives to Antibiotics to Keep Food Animals Healthy … which includes food, animals, crops and the environment—water, soil and climate. Flag as irrelevant
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	food crops Daily update⋅November 19, 2015
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	Deccan Chronicle Bio-fortified rice, food crops to hit market in 2 years The Hindu Bio-fortified rice and other food crops will be made available in the market within two years, said V. Ravindra Babu, director, ICAR-Indian Institute of … Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider One of the South’s biggest cash crops is on a long decline Business Insider One of the South’s biggest cash crops is on a long decline … of further exodus from the fiber in areas where growers can grow food crops such as corn, … Flag as irrelevant
	Manitoba Co-operator Farmers asked to speak up on GE technology Manitoba Co-operator No other type of crop breeding even looks at this aspect,” said Wager. … allergenic response to a GE crop or derived food, in the history of GE crops.”. Flag as irrelevant
	Inter Press Service Zimbabweans Align With Climate-Smart Agriculture Amid Food Deficits Inter Press Service According to the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organisation, … have opted to reduce on crops and concentrate more on livestock production. … But as food deficits rise, Climate-Smart Agriculture has apparently become a … Flag as irrelevant
	USDA.gov (press release) (blog) Tribal Communities Strive to Regain Food Sovereignty USDA.gov (press release) (blog) A crew from the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians takes care of crops inside a high tunnel constructed with Community Food Projects (CFP) funds. Flag as irrelevant
	The Equation: Blog of the Union of Concerned Scientists (blog) A Better Way for Our Food System The Equation: Blog of the Union of Concerned Scientists (blog) At some point, we have to ask: if our food system causes nitrate pollution, … At this year’s joint meeting of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop … Flag as irrelevant
	Genetically Modified Foods The Hans India This has triggered a huge uproar across the country over the merits and demerits of the GM foods in general. In India, a GM crop Bt Cotton has already … Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost Tomato terror: As prices go north, govt pins hopes on new crops Firstpost While the tomato prices have gone up in other parts of the country as well, the food and consumer affairs ministry said in a statement that a high-level … Flag as irrelevant
	Hail hits Goulburn Valley fruit crop again FOOD Magazine – Australia Damage has been caused to pear orchids as another hail storm hit the Goulburn Valley last week, presenting another blow to Victorian pear growers. Flag as irrelevant
	FoodNavigator.com Strong pulse: UN’s International Year of Pulses targets trade boost FoodNavigator.com Pulses, which include beans, peas and lentils, are particularly important food crops in Latin America, Africa and Asia, where they are often part of … Flag as irrelevant

Crop Biotech Update

November 18, 2015

New Book about 20 Years of Experience with GM Crops Section: News from Around the World In spite of the rapid adoption of GM crops, their use remains contentious. Public opposition and overregulation have become real threats to further developments in modern plant sciences. It is widely believed that GM crops are bad for human health, damage the environment, and hurt smallholder farmers in developing countries, but research shows that the opposite is true. Matin Qaim, a professor of agricultural economics in Germany, has studied the impacts around the world. He has now written a book about his 20 years of experience. The book “Genetically Modified Crops and Agricultural Development” was recently published by Palgrave Macmillan. In the book, Qaim reviews the impacts of current and possible future GM crop applications and shows that these technologies can contribute substantially to sustainable agricultural development and food security. Popular narratives about “Frankenfoods,” “Genetic Contamination,” and “Terminator Genes” are deconstructed. Qaim uses a political-economy perspective to explain the emergence and success of the protest industry. He concludes that continued opposition to technologies that were shown to be beneficial and safe entails unnecessary human suffering and environmental degradation. But he remains optimistic and shows what needs to be done in order to advance GMOs responsibly in the future. In his foreword to the book, Professor Chris Barrett (Cornell University) writes: “I can think of no better scholar to introduce this hot-button topic than Matin Qaim.” Professor Calestous Juma (Harvard University) says: “This path-breaking book combines intellectual courage and analytical rigor. It brings balanced research and sobriety to one of the most controversial technological developments of the early twenty-first century.” Read more at Palgrave Macmillan.

EFSA: Glyphosate Unlikely to Cause Cancer Section: News from Around the World A peer review expert group composed of scientists from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and representatives of risk assessment bodies in EU Member States have finalized the reassessment of glyphosate. The report concludes that glyphosate is unlikely to be genotoxic (damaging to DNA), or to pose a carcinogenic hazard to humans, and proposes a new safety measure that will tighten the control of glyphosate residues in food. The group has set an acute reference dose (ARfD) for glyphosate of 0.5 mg per kg of body weight, the first time such an exposure threshold has been applied to the substance. Glyphosate is not to be classified as carcinogenic under the EU regulation for classification, labeling, and packaging of chemical substances. All the Member State experts but one agreed that neither the epidemiological data nor the evidence from animal studies showed causality between exposure to glyphosate and the development of cancer in humans. The review also proposed toxicological safety thresholds. The acceptable operator exposure level (AOEL) was set at 0.1 mg/kg body weight per day and an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for consumers was set in line with the ARfD at 0.5 mg/kg body weight per day. Jose Tarazona, who heads EFSA’s Pesticides Unit, said “By introducing an acute reference dose we are further tightening the way potential risks from glyphosate will be assessed in the future. Regarding carcinogenicity, it is unlikely that this substance is carcinogenic.” For more information, read the news release at the EFSA website.

Magic Wheat Resistance Gene Sequenced Section: News from Around the World A team of scientists from the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) in Mexico, together with partners in China, Norway, and Australia have sequenced and described a gene that can help wheat to resist four serious fungal diseases. The research team isolated the wheat gene Lr67, revealing how it hampers the growth of fungal pathogen through a novel mechanism. Lr67 belongs to a group of three known “magic” genes that help wheat to resist all three wheat rusts and powdery mildew. The genes act in different ways, slowing rather than totally stopping the development of disease. According to CIMMYT scientist Ravi Singh, they created and field tested genetic mutations of Lr67, to identify the gene’s exact location in the wheat genome. The cloned gene will be much easier to deploy widely in CIMMYT breeding lines, he said. For more information, read the news article at the CIMMYT website.

East African Scientists and Regulators Undergo Advanced Biosafety Course Section: News from Around the World International Plant Biotechnology Outreach of VIB and Ghent University, in collaboration with International Potato Center (CIP) conducted a 10-day course on November 4-13, 2015 in Entebbe, Uganda. The course was on regulatory and biosafety issues of agricultural biotechnology in the East-African region, with GM late blight resistant potato as the case study. The workshop was attended by 20 participants who represented a broad spectrum of professionals – scientists, regulators, and science communicators from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. After outlining the challenges faced by potato farmers in the East African region, ongoing crop improvement research with potential solutions for the future was presented. This part of the course was strengthened by a visit to GM banana field trials in Kawanda, Uganda. The second part of the course focused on the regulatory and risk assessment principles. Participants received a global overview of these issues, followed by specific discussions pertaining to the potato case in East Africa. The final section of the course, conducted by ISAAA AfriCenter, focused on science and risk communication and inspired the participants to discover the art of communicating scientific research to the general public. The different sessions were articulated around theoretical lectures and group exercises. The overall course was an excellent opportunity for regulators and scientists to network, discuss, and discover the different aspects related to the potential implementation of biotech crops in the African continent. The lessons learnt from the case study were very helpful. The GM late blight resistant potato was generally perceived by the participants as having great potential to benefit Ugandan farmers who largely depend on potato farming. For more details, contact Dr. Marc Heijde of VIB-International Plant Biotechnology Outreach (IPBO) at marc.heijde@vib-ugent.be.

Sections News from Around the World New Book about 20 Years of Experience with GM Crops Egyptian and Indian Scientists Discuss Biotech as Sustainable Approach to Development East African Scientists and Regulators Undergo Advanced Biosafety Course Magic Wheat Resistance Gene Sequenced Increasing Production of Seed Oils PARC Allowed to Grow Hybrid Fodder Crops on Commercial Basis The Genome Analysis Centre Makes Important Milestone in Wheat Research EFSA: Glyphosate Unlikely to Cause Cancer Research Highlights Trichoderma Gene Expressed in Strawberry Confers Fungal Diseases Resistance but Affects Plant Growth Overexpression of OeACP1 Produces Alterations in Fatty Acids of Tobacco Leaves Overexpression of DAAO Gene from a Bacterium Enhances Glyphosate Resistance in Arabidopsis From the BICs Food Biotechnology Communicating Workshop for Agricultural Professionals Concludes in Indonesia Media Practitioners and Agri Professionals Discuss Biotech Communication in Indonesia

food crops Daily update⋅November 18, 2015

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NewsDay Climate change ignorance threatens food security in Zim NewsDay According to statistics, Mashonaland East failed to meet its projected crop output resulting in the province accruing a food deficit of 36 500 metric … Flag as irrelevant

food crops Daily update⋅November 17, 2015

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The Salinas Californian Local crops on top of food safety The Salinas Californian Every day, farmers are juggling all of the factors vital to bringing a successful crop to market: soil, water, nutrients, weather, worker welfare, and plant … Flag as irrelevant

Economy Lead Continue ban on GM crops, activists urge Bengal Govt. The Hindu “It has been reported that the GM mustard (DMH-11) the first ever GM food crop that could potentially reach our plates, will be considered for approval … Flag as irrelevant

The Hill Concerned Americans Urge White House to Overhaul GMO Regulations by the Thousands Food and Water Watch “U.S. rules meant to oversee genetically engineered crops are not only … the pike,” said executive director of Food & Water Watch, Wenonah Hauter. Flag as irrelevant

ESI Africa Industry Insight: A virtuous cycle—bioenergy for food production ESI Africa We only consume a small fraction of the biomass in food crops. Whether cacao, cassava, coffee or corn, the majority of the plant or fruit biomass is … Flag as irrelevant

Boise Weekly Idaho Students, Professors Theorize Growing Crops on Mars Boise Weekly This morning’s Lewiston Tribune reports U of I food science professor Helen … a thesis that asked students to (theoretically) grow crops on Mars. Flag as irrelevant

eco-business.com How will climate change affect Queensland’s crops? eco-business.com Researchers from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) forecast a relatively healthy future for sorghum crops, but see … Flag as irrelevant

Greenhouse Grower (blog) How To Choose The Right Hydroponic Production System For Growing Basil Greenhouse Grower (blog) However, for growers interested in beginning to produce food crops, starting a new production scheme may seem like a daunting task. Common … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 16, 2015
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	NJ.com Are GMOs regulated? Scientist betting $10 million they aren’t NJ.com “GM crops undergo safety assessments that are more rigorous and thorough than assessments of any other food crop in history,” the spokeswoman … Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Online Sorghum to beat wheat in weathering climate change impacts in Queensland ABC Online While sorghum is regarded as one of the “ancient grains”, and a staple food crop in developing countries, it is predominantly used domestically in … Flag as irrelevant
	The Wire Urban India’s Quinoa Craze Is Further Endangering Millets The Wire Many experts, including the architect of Green Revolution M.S. Swaminathan, have called for diversifying crops and food preferences to eliminate high … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 15, 2015
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	New Straits Times Online Securing our food supply with GM crops New Straits Times Online In contrast, the Philippines has been planting GM crops for years, while Vietnam and Myanmar are growing GM corn. Indonesia has followed suit with … Flag as irrelevant
	Valley morning Star Crops for the Community Valley morning Star HARLINGEN — Local residents are learning lessons on crops and soil … In a joint effort of the Harlingen Neighborhood Food Pantry, Harlingen … Flag as irrelevant
	Portland Tribune Mt. Hope Farms is finalist for Good Food Awards Portland Tribune The Good Food Award is a national, distinguished award for food crafters who … “As a family, we want to grow crops that have great flavor, are highly … Flag as irrelevant
	GreenBiz Bread, wine, chocolate: The slow loss of foods we love GreenBiz In its best manifestation, food is love — one of the most intimate … (The Trust provides funding for important crop collections and oversees the … Flag as irrelevant
	Speakers say a consumer trend toward non-GMO foods is growing The Saratogian Speakers say a consumer trend toward non-GMO foods is growing … In crops, it’s quite often done to make plants resistant to disease, pests and … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 14, 2015
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	MyStatesman.com Collect seeds to preserve plant, food heritage MyStatesman.com By Sustainable Food Center – Special to the American-Statesman … crops and passing these crops down to each new generation of food growers. Flag as irrelevant
	YES! Magazine The USDA Is Putting $34.3 Million Into Local Food Projects. Will It Be Enough? YES! Magazine A food hub gives farmers the opportunity to aggregate their crop and market collaboratively. The farmer-led Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative is using … Flag as irrelevant
	Crop Protection Association Taps Cohn & Wolfe O’Dwyer’s PR News Crop Protection Association Taps Cohn & Wolfe … plant science technologies, which help cultivate and protect food crops, gardens, woodlands … Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour Why do potatoes grow pink slime? PBS NewsHour Every year, pathogens and the diseases they cause can greatly impact the quality and yield of crops. “Food spoilage is a real issue in our world – and … Flag as irrelevant
	NewsDay Farmers urged to adapt to climate change NewsDay Farmers should grow the most suitable crop varieties for their agro-ecological and climatic conditions to ensure food security, a seed company official … Flag as irrelevant
	WTOL.com El-Nino to impact food production for millions, UN agency says WTOL.com El-Nino to impact food production for millions, UN agency says … and their families will need food assistance because of significant crop losses due to … Flag as irrelevant
	Farm Futures How biofuel from corn stover could impact grain markets Farm Futures “First-generation biofuels, produced from food crops, will not be able to replace a large portion of the oil-based liquid fuels because a rapid expansion … Flag as irrelevant
	Food Tank (blog) Community Forests International Plants Trees and Livelihoods on Pemba Island Food Tank (blog) … essential in order to provide an income and nourishment while waiting for the trees to mature, and began planting rows of food crops, such as millet, … Flag as irrelevant
	Outlook India Telangana set for GM trials by seed giants Economic Times Telangana is set to become the sixth Indian state to allow field trails of GM food crops – Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh … Flag as irrelevant
	Inter Press Service One-Third of Papua New Guineans Suffering Drought Crisis Inter Press Service It is much harder to work in the more extreme heat and the heat causes our food crops to wither and dry up,” Selau, in Siar, said. Women food growers … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 13, 2015
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	Huffington Post Squash Pots and Bad Bananas: The Cultural Myopia of American Food Activists Huffington Post Some of the discussion centered on the need for GMOs (genetically engineered crops) that could help food stability in parts of Africa. This offended … Flag as irrelevant
	Sudan expects below-average levels of sorghum, millet crops World Grain The upcoming annual government-led Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) is planned for December and will be supported by FAO … Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Alternative crops and eelworm are a farming priority ITV News Scott Meadows, our Head of Plant Health, is working on new ideas and new initiatives,mainly around non-food crops, and there’s some potential in … Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Daily Food Scientists Fix Stevia’s Bitter Taste; Beverage Industry May Turn To Stevia As Sugar … Medical Daily Recently, however, food scientists at Cornell’s International Crops and Weed Garden discovered the part of stevia that stimulates the bitter receptors … Flag as irrelevant
	WKMS Kentucky Department of Agriculture awarded $300K for specialty crop projects The Lane Report The Kentucky Department of Agriculture was awarded a Specialty Crop … working with the food industry to highlight the values of the crop, including … Flag as irrelevant
	Mashable How to build and maintain your settlements in ‘Fallout 4’ Mashable Everything other than food requires scrap, both broken down from the … Food is a special case in that the only thing you need to plant a crop is the … Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK GM crops and the developing world: opposing sides miss the bigger picture The Conversation UK The majority of genetically modified (GM) crops are now cultivated in the … Probably the best known was Zambia’s 2002 rejection of GM food aid … Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com EU agency: Weedkiller glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer UPI.com Concerns about chemicals used in the growth of food crops causing cancer have grown significantly as studies have shown glyphosate can cause … Flag as irrelevant
	UN News Centre Over 2 Million In Central America Will Need Food Assistance Due To Drought, El Nino Thomson Reuters Foundation … mostly subsistence farmers, day labourers and their families, will need food assistance because of significant crop losses due to prolonged drought … Flag as irrelevant
	35 year old banished from Village over food theft KFM Farida Nasolo Kyekulura Village Chairperson, says that she had earlier received complaints from at least three people whose food crops had been … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 12, 2015
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	Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Food Sovereignty Ghana to appeal against court ruling for GM crops trial in Ghana Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Food Sovereignty Ghana, FSG says it will appeal against a ruling by the Human Rights Court dismissing an application for Interlocutory Injunction … Flag as irrelevant
	FRANCE 24 Is Bangladesh becoming a new laboratory for GM crops? FRANCE 24 The country is in the midst of a pilot project promising cheap food for the masses, with the “BT Brinjal” GM aubergine as its flagship pest-resistant crop. Flag as irrelevant
	Floods, Riots in Mock 2026 Food Crisis Test Government Response Bloomberg “Something is going to happen,” he said at a forum on food security in … threatening crops in both regions and helping push world food prices up in … Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Meal Tribal Leaders Propose Reintroduction of Traditional Native American Foods to Reverse Diabetes … The Daily Meal Studies show that traditionally Native American foods, such as yucca, … leaders are seeking to reintroduce nutritious traditional foods and crops. Flag as irrelevant
	Food World News Open-Source Food Tech Is The Future That Wil Change One’s Diet Food World News This means the involvement of boxes where people can grow their crops and take control of the production of their food. It is quite impressive and … Flag as irrelevant
	New Era The Importance of Healthy, Productive Soils to Grow Food for Namibia AllAfrica.com “SOIL – building a productive, food-secure Namibia from the ground up”, was … of soils in order to increase production and offer more nutritious crops. Flag as irrelevant

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GE Cassava to Address Vitamin B6 Deficiency in Africa Section: News from Around the World Scientists from the University of Geneva and ETH Zurich reported a new genetically engineered cassava variety that produces high levels of vitamin B6. The results are published in Nature Biotechnology. Cassava is rich in calories but lacks vitamin content. It has a small amount of vitamin B6, and to achieve the required daily amount of vitamin B6, one has to eat over 1 kilogram of cassava everyday. Prof. Teresa Fitzpatrick from the University of Geneva discovered two enzymes (PDX1 and PDX2) in Arabidopsis which are involved in the production of vitamin B6 and used this discovery to pump up vitamin B6 in cassava. The scientists introduced the genes that code for the production of the enzymes into the cassava genome, leading to new cassava lines with increased amounts of vitamin B6. Furthermore, greenhouse and field trials showed that the new cassava lines are stable and vitamin B6 is bioavailable in the plants. When these cassava lines become available to the public, it could prevent vitamin B6 deficiency particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where cassava is considered as one of the most important staple crops. Know more about the project from ETH Zurich.

JIC Scientists Develop Tomatoes Rich in Phytochemicals Section: News from Around the World Scientists at the John Innes Centre have discovered a technique to boost the amounts of natural compounds in tomatoes. The compounds are classified as phenylpropanoids like Resveratrol and Genistein. Resveratrol is a compound in wine, which was found to extend life in animal studies. On the other hand, Genistein is present in soybean and has been linked to prevention of steroid-hormone related cancers such as breast cancer. The researchers focused on the protein AtMYB12 in Arabidopsis which activates several genes involved in metabolic pathways leading to the production of natural compounds in plants. Introducing both AtMYB12 and genes from plants encoding enzymes specific for making Resveratrol in grape and Genistein in legumes, led to tomatoes that could produce as much as 80mg of novel compound per gram of dry weight. Furthermore, one tomato resulted to have the same amount of Resveratrol with 50 bottles of red wine. Another tomato was also able to produce Genistein equivalent to the amount found in 2.5 kg of tofu. Read more about the study from JIC.

Plant Discovery Leads to Treatment of Leukemia Section: News from Around the World A technology developed for plant research by The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL)  scientist Dr. Matt Moscou has helped cure a one-year-old girl of leukemia. Dr. Moscou’s research, which centers on how some plants are susceptible to diseases while others are not, has developed a new genome editing technique. The technology was used to precisely edit the genes in bone marrow tissue that was removed from the patient, so that it can be reintroduced back into the patient and promote the establishment of a second bone marrow transplant. Dr. Moscou was looking at the effect of the bacterium Xanthomonas on crops. The pathogen’s genes manipulate the plant’s sugar production, increasing sugar in order to feed the bacterium which in turn has a detrimental effect on the plant. To understand how this works, Dr. Moscou discovered the TAL (transcription activator–like) technologies, which enabled him to understand how the genes within the bacteria could change the sugar response in the plant. “The irony is that bacteria which causes diseases in plant has led to a technology that saves human lives,” he said. “When we made this discovery six years ago we could not have predicted where it would lead today, with a little girl now cured of leukemia,” he added. For more information, read the news release at the TSL website.

Former Biotech Critic/Journalist Authors Science-based Book on GM Crops Section: News from Around the World The book “Extreme Misunderstanding of GM Crops”, the first science based publication on GM crops was recently released in Japanese by Mr. Masami Kojima. Mr. Kojima was an active anti-GM newspaper reporter of The Mainichi, one of the three most popular newspapers in Japan. The book documents scientific information and benefits of GM crops from credible scientific studies, as well as accounts of his “seeing and believing” trip, and observations of farmer fields and laboratories in the USA. Mr. Kojima apologized for his previous anti-GMO stance and acknowledged that he was wrong in writing and talking about GM crops, without knowing and understanding the truth about the technology. The book also criticizes the media and academia in Japan that have been disseminating wrong information, and urged them to tell stories based on science and not on politics. Views and opinions of various stakeholders including farmers, local and foreign, are also included highlighting the importance of science-based understanding of GM crops as well as safety tests of crops and foods derived from them. This is most useful in Japan where biotech crops acceptance is still a problem. For further details, see the original article at Blogos. The book can be purchased through Amazon. For information on biotechnology in Japan contact Nippon Biotechnology Information Center Director, Dr. Fusao Tomita, at ​ftomita@a-hitbio.com and yrl05042@nifty.com.

Sections News from Around the World Ghana High Court Rules in Favor of Biotech GE Cassava to Address Vitamin B6 Deficiency in Africa Boosting Plant Alert System to Counter Stealthy Diseases Genome Sequencing Project Sheds Light on Date Palm’s Origin Tobacco Traded its Immunity to Survive Harsh Environments Former Biotech Critic/Journalist Authors Science-based Book on GM Crops Research Team Discovers How Plants Defend their Territory with Toxic Substances Poppy Genes Transferred to Different Plants to Prevent Self-Pollination JIC Scientists Develop Tomatoes Rich in Phytochemicals Plant Discovery Leads to Treatment of Leukemia Research Highlights Conventional Backcrossing Practices Affect Grain Composition of GE Maize Hybrids TaNAC29 from Wheat Enhances Salt and Drought Tolerance in Arabidopsis Tobacco NsylCBL10 Overexpression Enhances Salt Tolerance in Arabidopsis Expression of RsMYB1 in Chrysanthemum Regulates Anthocyanin Biosynthetic Genes From the BICs Vietnam BIC Holds Biotech Crops Seminar in Quang Ninh Province

	food crops Daily update⋅November 11, 2015
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	USgamer (satire) (registration) (blog) Fallout 4: Base Building Guide – Food, Water, Power, Defense USgamer (satire) (registration) (blog) Begin by choosing a location to grow your crops. Note that produce can only be planted in dirt. Open the Workshop and tab over to Food under the … Fallout 4 Workshop Guide: How to Build your Town and Keep Settlers Happy – Attack of the Fanboy Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	FG Urged to Embrace Bio-Crops Biotechnology to Address Food Challenge AllAfrica.com Abuja — Renowned agriculturist and food security expert, Dr. Joseph Odusanya, has called on the federal government to embrace the cutting-edge … Flag as irrelevant
	WKYT US corn, soybean crops up from October Food Business News (registration) WASHINGTON — U.S. 2015 corn production was estimated at 13,654 million bus, up 99 million bus, or less than 1%, from 13,555 million bus forecast … Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Open-sourced food production – the future of urban diets? The Guardian … sharing open-source technologies that encourage local food production, including specialised boxes designed for a specific crop, such as tomatoes. Flag as irrelevant
	UN News Centre UN launches 2016 International Year of Pulses, celebrating benefits of legumes UN News Centre “Pulses are important food crops for the food security of large proportions of populations, particularly in Latin America, Africa and Asia, where pulses … Flag as irrelevant
	UT The Daily Texan UT should develop energy efficiency beyond biofuels UT The Daily Texan Finally, biofuel crops have contributed to food price increases. According to Environmental Health Perspectives, the diversion of food crops for biofuels … Flag as irrelevant
	Voice of America S. African Drought Threatens Crops, Herds Voice of America That may fuel food prices and inflation at a time when the central bank is in a … Dry conditions last year cut South Africa’s maize crop by a third. Flag as irrelevant
	WAND Epicuriosity 101: Finding fresh farm food in winter The State Journal-Register Depending on the severity of the winter, hardy greens and root crops can grow all winter under high tunnels in Central Illinois. In addition, long-time … Flag as irrelevant
	Pilot Tribune SILT plants seeds for sustainable food farms in area Pilot Tribune Humes, a proponent of locally-raised food crops, said he was also taken with the idea of encouraging veterans to farm land in the future that may … Flag as irrelevant
	Ancient Origins Native Americans revive squash from seeds found in an 800-year-old pot Ancient Origins There is a worldwide movement to keep the planet’s rich heritage of food crops safe from genetic modification, catastrophe and loss of diversity that … Flag as irrelevant

food crops Daily update⋅November 10, 2015

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FG Urged to Embrace Bio-crops Biotechnology to Address Food Challenge THISDAY Live Renowned agriculturist and food security expert, Dr. Joseph Odusanya, has called on the federal government to embrace the cutting-edge bio-crops … Flag as irrelevant

The CT Mirror Herbicide finding intensifies battle over GMO labeling The CT Mirror The food and biotech industries are fighting Connecticut’s law and two … undesirable plants in and around fields where the food crops are grown. Flag as irrelevant

Voice of America (blog) Banana Protein May Be Virus Killer Voice of America (blog) Now the fungus has moved into Africa and is killing banana crops in … Bananas are ranked fourth among the world’s food crops in monetary value. Flag as irrelevant

Grist What would happen to your diet if bees completely disappeared? Grist … lot of crops that actually don’t need bees for pollination. Take grains, for instance. Grain pollen is spread primarily by wind, and so grain-based foods … Flag as irrelevant

The Land Newspaper What Indonesia wants The Land Newspaper “Indonesia has a strong agriculture industry, characterised by the production of both food and non-food cash crops, such as natural rubber, copra, … Flag as irrelevant

Time to Implement Low-price strategy World Grain We have had now three seasons of good global grain crops that have put prices back …. “There’s an entire chapter dedicated to food safety,” he said. Flag as irrelevant

Geotrack mealybug invaders and more: CIAT Asia team received support from Dow
6 October, 2015 by Simone Staiger (comments)

When we hear Dow at CIAT, most of us think about the collaboration of CIAT’s forages team with Dow AgroSciences who work together on ensuring farmers to have the high-quality forages they need to fatten their livestock and boost their incomes. Geotrack mealybug invaders and more: CIAT Asia team received support from Dow
Kris Wyckhuys and his team seized a new opportunity for collaboration that emerged with the Leadership in Action program of the Dow Chemical Company. The program offers its employees to partner with on-the-ground, local organizations in emerging geographies to develop sustainable community-driven solutions. As part of Dow’s 2025 Sustainability Goals, the company has committed to positively impacting the lives of one billion people over the next 10 years.

Hampered by the ongoing cassava pest and disease crisis in Asia, Kris Wyckhuys took advantage of the program and applied successfully for support. Indonesia lacks the finances and manpower to rely on state-funded monitoring of cassava pests and diseases and so the winning idea was a crowdsourcing approach that can serve the dual purpose of assisting farmers and extension workers to identify and report pests, while simultaneously gathering data generated to build maps of pest occurrence and geographical distribution. Ultimately, these data could be used by researchers and government, to guide preventative actions, and strengthening of quarantine barriers.

“The expectations were met. Over 5 months and in collaboration with Bogor Agricultural University, based in Jakarta, the volunteers provided virtual backstopping and a recent visit to the CIAT’s ongoing work in Indonesia on promoting sustainable control of the cassava mealybug”, says Kris who supervised the collaboration.
Through feasibility studies and surveys we aim to make progress on further monitoring, farmer extension and capacity building efforts, as such: 1) Evaluate the potential for crowd-sourcing to geotrack mealybug invaders; 2) Explore how to best feed into existing farmer-field schools or Community IPM networks for further farmer awareness raising and extension efforts, and 3) Assess the potential use of cell phones and mass media promoting of IPM concepts & technologies.
See Dow’s press release: Dow Employees Travel to Indonesia to Develop Sustainable, Community-Driven Solutions while Enhancing Leadership Skills
Read more on CIAT’s cassava research
Video: the stakes are high
by Georgina Smith (comments)

Cassava in Cambodia: The stakes are high

Demand for cassava in Asia is on the rise. As wet or dry starch, it’s in everything from noodles to pharmaceutical products, and has a growing niche in gluten-free and low fat foods. In Cambodia, this is a massive opportunity for smallholder farmers, who depend on income from the crop to support their livelihoods.
But cassava intensification could have dramatic environmental costs if it’s not managed properly. And farmers face mounting challenges in cultivating cassava profitably: from a swathe of emerging pests and diseases devastating harvests to declining soil fertility, climate shocks and volatile market prices.

Huong Sokhang, a group leader of 30 farmers since 2013, knows the value of cassava for her family. She is one of around 40 million people across Southeast Asia who depend on the annual production of about 75 million tons of cassava grown as a cash crop on four million hectares.
Since the market is broad, it offers many opportunities for income generation. The crop can be stored in the soil throughout the year if it can’t be sold – and it’s relatively climate hardy. That’s especially important in Southeast Asia, which is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Dramatic impacts if not properly managed
Since 2009, supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Training of Trainer courses – complete demonstration and field activity courses on sustainable cassava production – have been provided by CIAT staff, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries across Cambodia.
More than 100 extension staff linked to the IFAD-funded Rural Livelihoods Improvement Project (RULIP) alone, in Ratanakiri, Preah Vihear and Kratie provinces, received training through demonstrations and on-farm trials, delivered by CIAT.

Topics on the agenda include: improved storage of cassava.

Eco-efficient fertilizer application

Cropping together with other crops like nitrogen-fixing legumes.

Topics on the training curriculum included management of high-yielding, improved cassava varieties; land preparation and weeding techniques; appropriate use of fertilizers; soil erosion control; planting other crops with cassava for alternative incomes, soil fertility and pest and disease management options, as well as market options.
This year, Huong Sokhang planted cassava vertically, so the stake can take in more moisture from the soil if it’s dry. She learnt about this technique through a training day near her village, and since then, has made significant improvements in her farming.
She now saves US$200 in fertilizer each harvest, for example. She has boosted her yield five tons per hectare, after learning how to apply fertilizer more efficiently.So far, she has invested in new planting material, and can pay school fees and medical bills for her children, as well as buying more regular food for the family.
A pest and disease crisis

But despite, improved management techniques, cassava production is under threat. Emerging pests and diseases are phytosanitary threats which endanger the gains of these initiatives. For example, the cassava witches’ broom disease – a systemic disease resulting in 10–15% yield loss and 20–30% starch content loss – continues to threaten farmers’ yields and income.
In key cassava cropping areas of Cambodia, virtually all cassava fields are infected, and farmers with little choice are planting infected stakes, risking their income.
Investigations are underway by CIAT and national research partners in Southeast Asia through an Emerging Pests and Diseases Project, supported by IFAD, to assess the cause and transmission of emerging threats, and control options. Until then, farmers can only take minimal precautions to prevent disease spread and safeguard their livelihoods.
Video on YouTube
Picture credits: G.Smith/CIAT
Brief: Improved cassava management and looming crisis
Download farmer testimonials
Photo album on Cassava Witches’ Broom devastation and threat from mealybug
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food crops Daily update⋅November 8, 2015
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	Can University of Minnesota make Kernza the wheat of the future? TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press The Land Institute in Kansas took over from there and has been leading the charge to convert wheatgrass into a food crop. It is the one that … Flag as irrelevant
	Boom Live How We Got To Now: Why The US And Europe Went Different Ways On GMOs Boom Live In India, genetically modified (GM) mustard is edging closer to becoming the first officially approved GM food crop to be placed on the market. This is … Flag as irrelevant

	food crops Daily update⋅November 7, 2015
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	KOSU Tribes Try to Reintroduce Nutritious Food and Crops KOSU In this interview with Rachel Hubbard, she talks about the progress they’re making in reintroducing nutritious food and crops to tribal members. Flag as irrelevant
	Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun Professor Explains Rising Food Prices Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun Professor Explains Rising Food Prices … De Gorter also said the specific time period these crop prices started to increase can be pinpointed. In 2008 … Flag as irrelevant
	ScienceAlert Scientists have found a gene that could be the key to growing food in space ScienceAlert If applied to other plants, this gene could be the key to getting crops to survive and grow fast enough in the harsh environment of space, such as on … Flag as irrelevant
	Grand Forks Herald Ross Lockhart: Family farmer makes case for labeling GMO food Grand Forks Herald Producers and farmers like me who choose to grow non-GMO crops would … Consumers want to know more about their food — how it’s grown and … How we got to now: why the US and Europe went different ways on GMOs – The Conversation US Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Centre urged to reconsider decision to approve genetically modified mustard Times of India Since both are food crops “which are more or less directly consumed, unlike in the West where processed and packaged foods are consumed,” he … Flag as irrelevant
	Why India needs a slow food movement Livemint We often forget how our food too has a huge carbon imprint. … And that’s why a slow food movement in this day and age assumes greater significance. … 167 species of crops, 320 species of wild crop relatives and several species of … Flag as irrelevant
	Las Cruces Sun-News New Mexico proud of its bountiful nut crops Las Cruces Sun-News Few crops are more diverse and more individually tied culturally and … HomeGrown: New Mexico Food Show & Gift Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. Flag as irrelevant
	Juicy Pineapple Genome Provides Insight into Drought Resistance Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News This is an important finding that could have major implications for the development of drought-tolerant varieties of essential crops. Adapting food crops … Flag as irrelevant
	Center for Research on Globalization Poisoned Agriculture: Depopulation and Human Extinction Center for Research on Globalization And now, there is an attempt to push GM food crops into India in a secretive, non-transparent manner that smacks of regulatory delinquency … Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Online Zambia shapes up as competitor for role as Asia’s food bowl ABC Online Zambia’s government has banned genetically modified crops and is offering incentives to move from low grade crops like maize to high grade … Flag as irrelevant

food crops Daily update⋅November 6, 2015
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	NJTV News Surplus Crops Stock Local Food Pantries NJTV News “Certain crops we may not have a good marketable crop, but it may be good enough to eat still. A lot of fruit crops have trouble just with blemishes. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindu Business Line The case for banning GM crops Hindu Business Line Fortunately, in India, so far only one GM crop — cotton — has been … Another argument in favour of GM food crops is that we need more food to meet … Flag as irrelevant
	Press & Sun-Bulletin A thought for food: Group wants to make Binghamton a hub Press & Sun-Bulletin They see two parts: A food factory where year-round greenhouses grow crops such as lettuce, greens and tomatoes, and where they’re prepped and … Flag as irrelevant
	Newsmax (Dollar Photo Club) Newsmax An index of 73 food prices increased 3.9 percent, the biggest jump since July … The jump in sugar was also prompted by reports of crop damage from … Adverse weather pushes global food prices up by 3.9 per cent in October, says UN agency – UN News Centre El Nino Hits Dinner Table as Food Costs Soar Most in Three Years – Bloomberg El Niño phenomenon hits food prices – Financial Times Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	KFYR-TV Students Learn How Food Gets From Farm to Table KFYR-TV “Just a good way to relate to kids that food comes from the crops that farmers grow,” Oliver said. And it made an impact on the kids who visited. Flag as irrelevant
	Argonaut Online The need for technological agriculture The Appalachian Online Better yields on crops means more food from smaller farms and a more sustainable food industry as a whole — something we must focus on to keep … Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Centre Hikes Minimum Support Prices for Rabi Crops to Boost Production NDTV Centre Hikes Minimum Support Prices for Rabi Crops to Boost Production … Food Corporation of India has been made the nodal agency for better … Flag as irrelevant
	Concord Monitor A grateful tradition: Celebrating food predates Thanksgiving Concord Monitor Squanto, an American Indian who learned English after being brought as a slave to England, gave the colonists food and taught them to grow crops. Flag as irrelevant
	Poughkeepsie Journal Learn why fall’s bounty increases Lyme disease risk Poughkeepsie Journal Not every year produces such a bounty; this season’s bumper crop of wild foods will impact local plants and animals for years to come. Flag as irrelevant
	News24 Growing food more than just a job – drought-hit farmer News24 Buthelezi is one of thousands of farmers countrywide struggling to maintain her business due to natural and financial challenges. With KwaZulu-Natal … Flag as irrelevant

food crops Daily update⋅November 5, 2015 NEWS BBC News The gloomy Arctic seed bank that’s key to future crops BBC News One key concern is that global warming could affect food crops. To help guarantee that key plants survive the worst possible scenarios, samples of … Flag as irrelevant Nearly $300000 in grants awarded to help promote Iowa’s specialty crops Agri News Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship – $46,693 to conduct the Iowa commercial horticulture food crops survey and economic impact … Flag as irrelevant The Express Tribune Food security survey on the cards The Express Tribune ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has … an attempt to gather tangible data about food crops and access for people. Flag as irrelevant Farm and Ranch Guide International Year of the Pulses proclaimed by United Nations Farm and Ranch Guide As Montana and North Dakota producers grow the most pulse crops in the U.S., … Pulses can serve as a food crop, fodder crop and rotation crop. Flag as irrelevant EcoWatch Is GMO Pork the Future of Our Food? EcoWatch U.S. consumers are already widely skeptical about genetically modified (GMO) crops, but could genetically modified meat ever make it onto our plates … Shining Light on the DARK Act – Food Integrity Now Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant Express.co.uk Eden Project gardener Julie Kendall and her tips for winter gardens Express.co.uk “In the UK so many of our food crops are pollinated by different types of bees, and we would have a much more restricted diet than we do now if there … Flag as irrelevant Food World News UN Expert: Climate Change Is A Major Threat In International Food Security Food World News Global warming poses major threats to international food security. … “All these climate incidents will negatively impact on crops, livestock, fisheries, … Climate Change Poses Severe Threats to Food Security – I4U News Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant Barbados Today Paul: Local farmers reeling under drought conditions Barbados Today Barbadians have been put on notice of a possible shortage of some basic food crops early next year, if current drought conditions persist. Flag as irrelevant
Crop Biotech Update November 4, 2015 www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate
European Parliament Rejects National GMO Bans Proposal Section: News from Around the World The European Parliament rejected the draft EU law that allows any EU member state to ban or restrict the sale or use of EU-approved GM product in its territory. Members are concerned that if the law is approved, it would lead to reintroduction of border checks between pro- and anti-GMO countries. They asked the Commission to draft a new proposal about the issue. “I believe that this proposal could have negative consequences for agriculture in the EU, which is heavily dependent on protein supplies from GMO sources. It could also have indirect negative effects on imports. Finally, there are concerns over whether this proposal could even be implemented, because there are no border controls in the EU”, said rapporteur Giovanni La Via (EPP, IT), whose recommendation to reject the proposal was approved by 577 votes to 75, with 38 abstentions. Read the press release from the European Parliament. BTI Scientists Develop New Technique to Boost Beta-carotene in Tubers Section: News from Around the World Scientists from Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) and Donald Danforth Plant Science Center are working towards developing vitamin A-enriched tubers. Assistant Professor Joyce Van Eck of BTI developed a new technique for building up beta-carotene, the precursor of vitamin A, in potatoes. With the help of experts from Danforth, this technique will be used to develop biofortified cassava roots. The new technique includes inserting of a specially designed DNA segment into the genome of potato to turn off the gene that codes for the enzyme that converts beta-carotene into zeaxanthin, a carotenoid like beta-carotene but cannot be converted into vitamin A. This then leads to accumulation of beta-carotene, in such amount that is enough to satisfy up to 18 percent of a toddler’s required daily intake of vitamin A. The team is planning to add more strategies to further increase the levels of beta-carotene. Van Eck is now working with the Danforth team to transfer the technology to cassava plants. If successful, the vitamin A-enriched cassava will help decrease the number of children with vitamin A deficiency (VAD), particularly in Africa and South Asia where VAD is prevalent. Read more about the study from BTI. Pineapple Genome Unlocked; Gives Insight into Photosynthesis in Drought Tolerant Plants Section: News from Around the World Pineapple has been cultivated for more than 6,000 years, thriving in water-starved environments. To understand how pineapples grow to be juicy under such conditions, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign took a closer look at the plant’s genes and genetic pathways. The researchers, led by biology professor Ray Ming, found that pineapple share ancestors with sorghum and rice. Like many plants, the ancestors of pineapple experienced multiple doublings of their genomes, so the researchers tracked the remnants of these “whole-genome duplications” to trace the plant’s evolutionary history. The team found that pineapple uses a special type of photosynthesis called crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM), while most plants use C3 photosynthesis. Ming said that CAM plants use only 20 percent of the water used by typical C3 plants, and CAM plants can grow in dry, marginal lands that are unsuited for most plants. The genome revealed that some genes that contribute to CAM photosynthesis are regulated by the plant’s circadian clock genes, which allow plants to differentiate day and night and adjust their metabolism accordingly. “This is the first time scientists have found a link between regulatory elements of CAM photosynthesis genes and circadian clock regulation,” Ming said. For more information, read the news release at the Illinois News Bureau. Australian Researchers Discover Key Gene to Improve Barley’s Drought Tolerance Section: News from Around the World Researchers from The University of Queensland in Australia have identified a key gene in barley that allows the plant to get water stored deep in the soil during drought. Dr. Lee Hickey from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation said that the gene promoted narrow root growth, which allowed the plant to grow roots that penetrate down to water stored deep within the soil. Hannah Robinson, UQ PhD student, has undertaken the first study of its kind that aims to connect root architecture to yield in barley, and her findings will impact everything from predicting yield to modelling. “Worldwide, the largest limitation on barley production is water,” said Ms. Robinson. She added that even in a drought, there is water deep underground, and to be able to breed plants with the type of root system to access this water means growers can maintain barley yields in drought conditions. Read more about this at the University of Queensland website. Sections News from Around the World AfDB Approves Loan to Promote Science and Technology in Angola Scientists Uncover How Plants Thrive Using Natural Mechanism to Recycle Chloroplasts BTI Scientists Develop New Technique to Boost Beta-carotene in Tubers Pineapple Genome Unlocked; Gives Insight into Photosynthesis in Drought Tolerant Plants China’s Seed Law Amended Australian Researchers Discover Key Gene to Improve Barley’s Drought Tolerance European Parliament Rejects National GMO Bans Proposal Research Highlights GhACL5 Gene is Involved in Stem Elongation and Plant Defense Response to Verticillium dahliae AtRAV1 and AtRAV2 Overexpression in Cotton Increases Fiber Length and Delays Flowering under Drought Stress Promoter Difference of LcFT1 is the Cause of Natural Variation of Flowering in Litchi OsNF-YA7 Transcription Factor Confers Drought Stress Tolerance in Rice Beyond Crop Biotech Metabolic Engineering of Pichia pastoris for the Production of Dammarenediol-II From the BICs Agri Extension Service Providers in Uganda Hone Biotech Communication Skills UBIC Conducts Maiden Forum on Agri-biotech at Bukalasa Agricultural College
food crops Daily update⋅November 3, 2015 NEWS New Vision High Food Prices, Power Tariff Push Up Inflation to 8.8 Percent AllAfrica.com Kampala — Reduced supply of food crops in the market coupled with high electricity tariff have pushed Uganda’s annual headline inflation rate to 8.8 … Uganda food inflation rises – FreshPlaza Uganda Inflation Rises Above Eight Percent – AllAfrica.com Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant CNBC What the future of food looks like CNBC Farmers for decades have relied on gut checks and generations-deep knowledge to make crop decisions. This tradition of land stewardship has … Flag as irrelevant Courthouse News Service Dow Chemical Fights Proposed Pesticide Ban Courthouse News Service (CN) – Fifteen years after prohibiting in-home use of chlorpyrifos, the EPA has proposed banning the pesticide in food crops – a move opposed by its … EPA proposes revoking chlorpyrifos food tolerances – Feedstuffs Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant agprofessional.com UC Davis, Pakistan launch food and agricultural partnership agprofessional.com The new U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, will … Flag as irrelevant AG Week Editorial: Sprinkle on the beet sugar, and smile AG Week “America’s sugar beet growers are under siege as U.S. food companies increasingly shun genetically modified crops,” as Reuters reported recently. Flag as irrelevant No Inflation – Food Prices Are Too Cheap Seeking Alpha Perfect growing conditions in many regions have resulted in bumper crops of … and increasing stockpiles have all contributed to lower food prices. Flag as irrelevant Independent Online Food prices to soar Independent Online Johannesburg – South Africans will have to pay more for food in the new … It shows that farmers intend producing fewer commercial crops including … Flag as irrelevant Livemint Making India’s agriculture sustainable through PPPs Livemint … on better farming practices and adopting protein-based crops; encouraging food processing industry to make alternate crops worthy of consumption; … Flag as irrelevant Sudan Tribune FAO – ‘Delayed Planting in May Lead to 50 Percent Crop Loss’ AllAfrica.com These crops comprise the main sources of food for the majority of the Sudanese living in rural areas. Post-harvest vegetation is also used as fodder to … Flag as irrelevant Telegraph.co.uk The unpalatable effects of tree disease Telegraph.co.uk Not only do trees produce food in abundance, planted in the right places they … as a result of tree pests and diseases, could be catastrophic for crops. Flag as irrelevant
food crops Daily update⋅November 2, 2015 NEWS Food Tank (blog) Harvesting the Research: Natural Enemies of Crop Pests Can Replace Insecticides Food Tank (blog) Food Tank spoke with Dr. Mattias Jonsson, lead author of a paper on … of aphid pests could reduce damage of cereal crops by 45-70 percent and that … Flag as irrelevant The Missoulian Most Americans believe GMO foods are unsafe; they need labels to avoid them The Missoulian Health and food safety are hot-button issues for millions of Americans — and … Washington, Oregon and Hawaii have banned GMO crops altogether. Flag as irrelevant Anniston Star Volunteers help find a new home for spare sweet spuds Anniston Star The crops are taken to host organizations that then distribute the food, via a crop drop, to people who need it. Potatoes are a favorite crop because … Flag as irrelevant Uganda inflation rises above 8% East African Business Week “The 1.6% point increase in Headline Inflation in October was driven by increase in annual food crop inflation which increased to 20.2% compared to … Flag as irrelevant AGT Food and Ingredients Receives C$35.17 Average PT from Analysts (TSE:AGT) Dakota Financial News AGT Food and Ingredients (TSE:AGT) has been given an average … crops and an international company, processor and exporter of staple food … Flag as irrelevant RINF Alternative News Seeds of Corruption: “Unneeded, Unwanted and Unsafe,” the Case of Genetically Modified … RINF Alternative News In India, genetically modified (GM) mustard is edging closer to becoming the first officially approved GM food crop to be placed on the commercial … Flag as irrelevant
food crops Daily update⋅November 1, 2015 NEWS GMO labels won’t make foods safer, only more expensive Grays Harbor Daily World It’s amazing that, after 20 years of GM crops, there is still controversy. In fact, manipulation of food genes is just an extension of natural plant breeding … Flag as irrelevant The Courier Acorn crop has effect on wildlife, hunting plans The Courier Ohio’s fall crop of acorns are an important food source for more than 90 forest species, and crop abundance can affect wildlife survival and influence … Flag as irrelevant Ensure Your Berry Production Success With Pollinators Growing Produce Planting bee-friendly food sources help native pollinators to continue their valuable work in your crops. We berry growers may spend a lot of thought … Flag as irrelevant A Plan for the Future Practical Hydroponics & Greenhouses The need to reduce fossil fuels and energy consumption, and using less water to grow crops, are compelling reasons why food production in city farms … Flag as irrelevant Business Standard Centre receives proposal for hybrid variety of mustard Business Standard … first- ever proposal for clearance in five years to let farmers grow a transgenic food crop – a genetically modified hybrid variety of the mustard plant. Flag as irrelevant Dry Zone Agriculture:Past, present and future The Island.lk (subscription) It supplemented food (rice) from irrigated farming; acted as crop insurance against failure of the irrigated crop, provided a variety of foods early and … Flag as irrelevant
Bài viết mới trên TÌNH YÊU CUỘC SỐNG food crops Daily update⋅November 21, 2015 NEWS NDTV Fake Pesticides Endanger Crops and Human Health in India NDTV Millions of unsuspecting Indian farmers are spraying fake pesticides onto their fields, contaminating soil, cutting crop yields and putting both food … Flag as irrelevant KSHB The great GMO foods debate: Are they safe? Are consumers in the dark about what’s in our food? KSHB Mike Pompeo (R-KS 4th District) introduced the Safe and Accurate Food … Pesticides, including those bioengineered into food crops, are regulated … Flag as irrelevant Agricultural Research Camelina ‘Partnered’ with Soybeans for Food and Fuel Benefits Agricultural Research Once considered a weed, camelina is gaining popularity in some parts of the country as a soil-protecting winter cover crop. Additionally, its seed … Flag as irrelevant Los Angeles Times Why the FDA doesn’t want you to say ‘GMO’ Los Angeles Times It’s not that the agency wants people to pretend that the nation’s food supply is … Either way, the result is a crop that is genetically modified. First genetically modified salmon cleared to enter human food chain – Telegraph.co.uk FDA approves first genetically engineered food animal, a salmon – kgw.com A New Salmon Is The First Genetically Modified Animal Approved For Sale As Food – BuzzFeed News Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant Delta Farm Press FDA denies request to require labeling of GMO-containing foods Delta Farm Press “The petition does not provide evidence sufficient to show that foods … require labeling of foods made with ingredients from genetically modified crops. Agency Rejects Calls From Groups to Require Biotech Labels on Food – KTIC Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant The Australian growing food in the desert The Australian The company that’s growing food in the desert … Sundrop grows crops in a protected environment, with stable and predictable energy, labour and … The company that’s growing food in the desert – Business Spectator Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant Moneycontrol.com Indian crop protection chemicals market to reach $7.5 bn by FY19 Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog) Rising population is leading to a shift in the food consumption patterns in the country. Shrinking arable land and loss of crops due to pests pose a … Flag as irrelevant The Sun Chronicle Attleboro High students farming their own veggies The Sun Chronicle They raised larger food crops like corn in season in outdoor garden beds. … Finale, whose students are among many helping to raise food at school. Flag as irrelevant Tom Karwin, On Gardening: Labeling pesticides, food among top issues of the day Santa Cruz Sentinel Food suppliers have responded in several ways to consumers’ concerns … together with the sale of seeds for crops that are immune to its effects. Flag as irrelevant CounterPunch Who Needs Gates And Monsanto? 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