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FDA Approves Texas A&M's Ultra-Low Gossypol Cotton for Human and Animal Consumption

Most people do not realize that cotton producers produce about 1.5 times as much seed as fiber or lint. Cottonseed is high in oil and protein. About 44 million metric tons of cottonseed with high…

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Biofortified Cassava Supplies Increased Levels of Iron and Zinc

Cassava is a staple crop for many in Africa. Cassava only supplies about 10% of the recommended dietary levels of iron and zinc. A biofortified cassava developed by researcher Narayanan Narayanan…

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NCSU's Dr. Jason Delborne - Can Genetic Engineering Save Disappearing Forests?

Many people are aware of the use in biotechnology in agriculture or perhaps the medical or pharmacy industry. The public is probably less aware of the possibilities to use biotechnology to save trees…

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Rice Plants Engineered for Better Photosynthesis Make More Rice

Researchers from scientists at South China Agricultural University in Guangzhou have genetically engineered rice to reduce carbon loss due to photorespiration. Photorespiration is common in plants…

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Extreme Opponents of Genetically Modified Foods Know the Least but Think They Know the Most

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Toronto, and the University of Pennsylvania found that as the extremity of opposition to…

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NC State's Rodolphe Barrangou Explains CRISPR in AAAS's Why Science Matters Series

You have probably heard about CRISPR in the news and many of you have probably wondered what it is, and what is the big deal? NC State University's Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou gives a presentation about…

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CAST Issue Paper: Genome Editing in Agriculture: Methods, Applications, and Governance

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) recently released and issue paper on genome editing. The task force that developed the paper includes NC State University's own Dr. Jennifer…

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ISAAA Releases Report on Global Adoption of Biotech Crops

The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) has released their report on the adoption of biotech crops for 2017. This is the 22nd edition of the report on the…

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"GMOs Are Vital Against Hunger," Says Nobel Laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts

Nobel Laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts gave a presentation about how genetically modified crops can help improve nutrition in developing countries around the world. His presentation was given at the…

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Genetically Engineered Rice Transports Micronutrients More Efficiently

Hidden hunger is common, especially in the developing world. Hidden hunger happens when when the quality of the food people eat does not meet their nutrient requirements, primarily for vitamins and…