Accept GM, urges senior African Union official
A senior African Union official has urged African leaders to allow commercial growing of GM crops.
29 August 2008 | EN
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A senior African Union official has urged African leaders to allow commercial growing of GM crops.
29 August 2008 | EN
Scientists from Africa have revealed the origins of the virulent maize streak virus, which causes devastating disease on the continent.
South African scientists are developing a tobacco plant genetically engineered to turn red near landmines.
Source: Business Day
The negative attitude of European nations towards GM food is affecting commercialisation policies, says a leading Chinese scientist.
Following an 18-month moratorium for GM crops, the Uruguayan government has announced a new policy for regulating the issue.
20 July 2008 | ES
The Indian government has been accused of misleading the international community over its biosafety framework, but denies the allegations.
Does current biosafety and biotechnology training meet the capacity needs of developing countries? Far from it, according to a new report.
Agri-biotech firms are seeking patents on 'climate crops', which could hinder developing country farmers, says a report.
Source: The Washington Post
Chinese scientists have found a gene in rice that can control various traits, with the potential to improve rice productivity.
Egypt has approved a Bt maize variety for commercialisation, the first genetically modified crop to gain approval in the country.
13 May 2008 | EN
The agricultural biotechnology industry has asked the Mexican government to avoid using discretionary measures to deliver permissions for sowing maize.
Source: Exonline
5 May 2008 | ES
The Salvadorian parliament has approved the commercialisation of genetically modified (GM) seeds, as a measure to combat food insecurity.
Source: Diario Co Latino
4 May 2008 | ES
An agrochemical-resistant weed is invading genetically modified soya in
1 May 2008 | ES
The Honduran agricultural minister has announced plans to push GM corn production, to face corn productivity crises.
Source: Prensa Latina
28 April 2008 | ES
Scientists have produced a draft genome sequence of a genetically modified papaya that could benefit future cultivation of the fruit.
Uganda has approved its first National Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy, for promotion and regulation of biotechnology use.
China will launch a five-year research programme into GM crops, focusing on issues including nutrition improvement and drought resistance.
Source: Chemistry World
Mexico has published guidelines for the approval of genetically modified organisms under its biosafety law.
Chinese researchers have developed a new method to prevent genetically modified crops spreading to conventional plant populations.
A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.
20 March 2008 | EN