Genetically modified organism

Photo of IRRI regular rice, paddy and golden rice (from left to right). Photo taken by Reaz Ahmad at IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños, Philippines Dhaka Tribune Bangladesh regulators remain nervous over approval decision for 4 years The Philippines on Friday approved the commercial cultivation of golden rice rich in …

Image courtesy of Nutrasource. Guelph, ON—Nutrasource has announced the receipt of a USTPO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) on “Methods for the detection of genetically modified organisms” for the IGEN certification program. The International Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Assessment and Notification Program verifies label claims for the presence of …

Bangladesh: Bangladesh Laws on Legal Metrology July 20, 2021 Lawyers SS Rana & Co. To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. “Legal metrology” refers to the part of metrology (i.e. the scientific study of measurement) which deals with units of weighing and measurement, methods of weighing and …

CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Comparing climate normals for the past two decades, the central and eastern parts of the Commonwealth have experienced a 7-10% increase in annual precipitation. While more rainfall can produce more productive crops, these wetter conditions also make it more difficult for farmers to get out …

Russia started July with a double-record week as it faces two waves: a massive heat wave that produced some of the highest temperatures Russia has experienced a third wave of coronavirus infections in more than a century. The past two weeks have been extremely difficult for Russia as its coronavirus …

Due to the continued cultivation of modern high-yielding hybrid varieties and GM crops, there may be risks of genetic erosion resulting in the loss of our ancestral native seeds. This may have a more negative effect on countries like Nepal where people practice informal seed systems that mainly depend on …

GMOs are foods into which genetic material from another organism has been inserted. So far, research has shown that GMOs are safe to eat and do not cause illness or allergies. Common GMO foods in the United States include corn, soybeans, potatoes, and apples. Visit Insider’s Health Reference Library for …

According to the latest report from the IMARC group, entitled “India Organic Food Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, the Organic food market in India reached a value of US $ 815 million in 2020. Going forward, IMARC Group expects the market to grow at a …

Entomology at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), Dr Jerry Nboyine revealed that 50 percent of soybean oil found in the Ghanaian market is genetically modified organisms ( GMO). “It’s interesting when people say we don’t have GMOs in Ghana, most of the …

With a greenhouse, ranching facilities, and a mechanical workshop, Heritage High School has a lot to offer any student with an interest in agriculture. Jon Waters is entering his 28th year as an agriculture teacher and knows the options extend far beyond farming, which he still does with his family. …