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Experts: Genetic engineering improves papaya and eggplant 05-Nov
CEBU, Philippines – Scientists today are using genetic engineering to improve the short shelf-life and post-harvest losses of papaya and lessen use of pesticides on eggplants, experts said during a symposium on biotechnology and nutritionally enhanced food crops here. read
 
   
Battle against hunger lies in a seed 05-Nov  
   
Development of crop varieties seen to enhance food security 04-Nov  
   
RP tops in regulation of GM crops 04-Nov  
 
Indonesia
Incorporate ICT, biotechnology in agriculture, says Abdullah 29-Oct
SERDANG: Information communication technology (ICT) and biotechnology will be incorporated in the agricultural sector to strengthen this sector to cushion the adverse impact of the global economy, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said yesterday. read
 
 
Europe
EU panel OKs genetically modified corn products 01-Nov
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union's food safety agency approved two genetically modified corns Friday, putting renewed pressure on EU nations to drop their objections to the use of biotech crops. read
 
 
Global
World's first blue rose on display in Japan 31-Oct
The world's first blue roses have been unveiled to the public for the first time at an international flower fair in Japan, following nearly two decades of scientific research. read
 
 
   
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Local Philippines partners get updates on biotech papaya and eggplant projects
On July 29-30, 2008, potential partners for the multi-location field trials of biotech papaya resistant to papaya ring-spot virus and biotech eggplant resistant to fruit-and-shoot borer (Bt eggplant) participated in a series of familiarization activities aimed to enhance their knowledge on these crop biotech products. read
 
Media learn biotechnology’s role in enriching biodiversity
Eighteen agri-science journalists from print and broadcast industry participated in a media workshop held at SEARCA, College, Laguna, on 10 – 11 June 2008. read
 
 
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Bio-N for lablab growth in bangus fishponds
     
 
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  Bio-N for lablab growth in bangus fishponds

"Lablab, an algal mat, is induced to grow in bangus fishponds as food for bangus. I've been reading about Bio-N as substitute fertilizer for rice and corn. I wonder whether anybody has used Bio-N to induce the growth lablab? If so, that would really reduce the use of chemical fertilizers, e.g. urea and 18-46-0, and make bangus farming more)
 
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"Field trials are the only way we can scientifically assess any impact of GM crops and their management on wildlife and the environment. Trials must be concluded and the scientific data assessed before any defensible decision can be made on the commercial release of GM crops."
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