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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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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 |
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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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details: SEAMEO SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center College, Laguna 4031 PHILIPPINES Tel: (63-49) 536-2287; 2290; 2361 local 406 or 169 Tel/Fax: (63-49)536-4105 Website: http://www.bic.searca.org   |
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