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Strive Foundation releases book on Bt corn and biotechnology in RP 29-Jan
Quezon City (29 January) -- A highlyinformative book on the history of commercialization of Biotech Maize in the Philippines written by noted scientists and professionals in the agriculture sector was recently launched in Manila. read
 
     
Where Glory, Cory, Erap and Fidel? 26-Jan  
   
Crop biofortification pushed to meet goals  25-Jan  
 
India
Agri scientists are for Bt brinjal 28-Jan
BANGALORE: Foundation for Biotechnology Awareness And Education, a coalition of agricultural scientists, said commercialization of Bt Brinjal should be allowed immediatelyread
 
 
United States
Officials: Biotechnology can boost soybean 30-Jan
Soybeans continue to be one of North Carolina’s biggest exports, and with further advances in biotechnology the crop could become an even bigger force in the state’s economyread
 
 
Global
Enzymes could boost biofuel production 28-Jan
GLOBAL - The discovery of three enzymes could make it easier to convert crops into eco-friendly sustainable biofuels. read
 
 
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Int’l conference tackles knowledge management in agri-biotech
Asian countries have shown tremendous increase in crop productivity as agricultural biotechnology serves as one of the significant tools in spurring economic growth, and enhancing environmental and social benefits. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reported that most of the biotech/GM crops, encompassing the second decade of its commercialization, are being developed and expected to be marketed in the Asian region. The initiatives in capacity building and in communicating and exchanging knowledge on agricultural biotechnology are credited for its unprecedented adoption from North to South. read
 
 
Bt eggplant researchers and local collaborators gain knowledge on biosafety and risk comm
A training-workshop on Biosafety Regulations and Risk Communication for Researchers and Collaborators of Fruit and Shoot Borer Resistant (FSBR) Eggplant Project was successfully conducted on 14 – 16 September 2009 at Umali Auditorium, SEARCA, College, Laguna. This training-workshop was an initial activity on capacity building and technology acceptance initiatives of the FSBR eggplant (also known as Bt eggplant) project in the proposed 8 multilocation field trial sites namely, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, Camarines Sur, Iloilo, Leyte, Davao City and North Cotobato. read
 
 
30 SEAsians improve capacities in agri-biotechnology
Thirty Southeast Asian nationals from Cambodia (3), Indonesia (2), Malaysia (1), Philippines (11), Taiwan (6), Thailand (3), and Vietnam (4) completed the agricultural biotechnology training-workshop held on 31 August - 11 September 2009 at the Center for Biotechnology of the National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan. read
 
 
SEARCA BIC and partners, strengthened Visayan media on biotechnology
The SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center (SEARCA BIC) together with its partner agencies, successfully enlightened media practitioners from the Visayas region on the potential benefits of biotechnology to agriculture and to the environment. read
 
 
Upsurge in Philippine biotech hectarage, aired
Remarkable increase in Bt corn plantings in the Philippines has been aired in the ‘Bago Yan Ah!’ (That’s New!) tele-radio program of ABS-CBN/DZMM, broadcasted via DZMM 630 kHz and anchored through True Filipino Channel (TFC) and cable channels in the Philippines on 05 April 2009. read
 
 
Yes, we can in 2009!
The SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center (SEARCA BIC) hosted the Annual Biotechnology Information Centers (BICs) of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) Global Knowledge Center Network Meeting held in the Philippines on 03-06 March 2009. read
   
 
SEARCA BIC joins UP Cells in bringing biology to higher level
The SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center (BIC) linked up with the University of the Philippines Cell Biological Society (UP Cells) in celebration of the ‘SIHAY 2009: A Month-long Appreciation of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology through Intellectual Competitiveness, Youth Empowerment and Community Service’ held last February 2009. The SIHAY 2009 was encompassed with biology seminars, gift-giving activity, exhibit, course orientation, and CELLpukan ng Talino at Galing, a quiz contest participated by biology students. read
   
 
   
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Symposium on the Potentials and Safety Issues of Biofortified Crops to Address Micronutrient Deficiencies
Drilon Hall, SEARCA, College, Laguna, Philippines
12 January 2010


Third International Meeting of Academic Institutions and Organizations involved in Biosafety Education & Training
Tsukuba, Japan
15 - 17 February 2010


Forum on Biotechnology: Biotechnology: Opening Doors and Creating Opportunities for Food Sustainability
University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP), Davao City, Philippines
08 March 2010


41st Anniversary and Annual Scientific Conference of the Pest Management Council of the Philippines (PMCP)
Waterfront Insular Hotel, Lanang, Davao City, Philippines
9 - 12 March 2010


40th Anniversary and Scientific Conference of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines
Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City, Philippines
15 - 20 March 2010



 
 
 
 
 
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