Philippines Bt
Talong field trial in NoCot eyed in two months
20-Jul JAKARTA,
Indonesia (MindaNews/20 July) — The field testing of the controversial
Bacillus thuringiensis eggplant or Bt Talong in North Cotabato will
likely begin in the next two months, biotechnology experts said here
on Wednesday.
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Malaysia PM
bats for bio-tech to improve farm output
17-Jul As the country battles
food inflation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today called upon agriculturists
to judiciously use biotechnology to improve productivity and enhance
the farmers’ income.read
India Field
trial of GM crops only after state govt' prior nod: GEAC
08-Jul With Bihar, Madhya Pradesh
and Kerala raising concerns over field trial of GM crops without permission,
the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has issued new guidelines
for GM seed companies to obtain prior approval from the state governments.read
Contact
details:
SEAMEO SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center
College, Laguna 4031 PHILIPPINES
Tel: (63-49)536-4105
Tel/Fax: (63-49)536-2290 local 169 and 406
Email: bic at agri.searca.org
"Field trials are the only way we can scientifically asses 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."