Genetics/Traits

Simplot seeks biotech potato approval May 2013

Simplot says the nutrients and allergens are no different from conventional potatoes. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Innovating agriculture April 2013

Innovation is key to keeping Canada's agricultural sector strong and strong says the president of CropLife Canada. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Two seed giants reach soybean technology licensing agreements March 2013

The agreements provide greater flexibility in developing combinations of genetics and traits. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Spike in blackleg raises concerns February 2013

Growers have come to rely on planting blackleg resistant canola varieties as a strategy for managing the disease. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Improving control of ascochyta blight February 2013

Ascochyta is a fungal disease that can cause substantial yield losses in field pea under wet, cool conditions. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canada plants record biotech crops February 2013

Canadian farmers planed almost 21 million acres of canola, more than 97 per cent of which was enriched through biotechnology. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Breaking genetics February 2013

Researchers have discovered that soybean root rot breaks Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New gene could increase food production January 2013

Researchers at Cornell University may have discovered a gene that could lead to plants with 50 per cent more yields. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New canola hybrids in the works January 2013

In less than four decades, the booming canola industry has emerged from experimental fields in the Prairies to gain significant ground in the world oilseed market. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Scientists make wheat genetic code breakthrough November 2012

Result is an accessible and useful resource that will accelerate breeding and the discovery of varieties with improved performance. Like this? Tweet it to your followers! 1 comments

American organic farmers condemn U.S. report, claim it favors GMO

U.S. report focused on how best biotech agriculture could "co-exist" with organic and conventional agriculture. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Grains of promise November 2012

What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Mixing up wheat resistance October 2012

Researchers from the University of Zurich have shown that mixtures of GM wheat outperform monocultures in mildew resistance trials. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

DuPont will appeal Monsanto verdict

DuPont will appeal the verdict in the Monsanto vs. DuPont patent case, citing fundamental errors that deprived the jury of necessary information. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Report Assesses the Potential Impact of Roundup Ready Alfalfa on Canada's Forage Industry June 2012

A national market impact study providing an unbiased, fact-based assessment of the potential impact of Roundup Ready alfalfa on Canada's forage industry... Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

DNA barcoding pests could help control them May 2012

The USDA are investigating using DNA barcodes to monitor insects that damage crops, as well as help make management decisions. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Cibus Global patent upheld April 2012

Cibus Global's patent for the RaipdTrait Development System upheld by the European Patent Office Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

CropLife Canada welcome new managing director April 2012

CropLife Canada has strengthened its chemistry capacity with the addition of Dr. Maria Trainer as managing director of regulatory affairs. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

DuPont opens $40 million agriculture research facility April 2012

DuPont opened a $40 million plant genetics research facility to support its commitment to increasing agricultural productivity and food security worldwide. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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