In Bangladesh, the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) cotton started for the first time this year. Sowing has begun after the release of the varieties approved by the National Committee on Biosafety (NCB).
Scientists from McGill University are looking for ways to improve the resilience and nutritional quality of potatoes. The research team led by Professor Martina Strömvik has created a potato super pangenome to identify genetic traits that can help produce the next super potato.
ISAAA Inc. will hold the 6th Asian Short Course on Agribiotech, Biosafety Regulation and Communication (ASCA6) in Bogor, Indonesia on September 11-15, 2023. Interested parties can now sign-up for the event.