genetic engineering
The Landscape of Agricultural Biotechnology
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Technology Works (18 Dec 2023)
Kevin Pixley explores the impact of genetic engineering on resilient crop varieties
FG authorizes deregulation of TELA maize in Nigeria
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: The Guardian Nigeria (10 Oct 2021)
Nigeria’s National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has approved the commercialization of TELA Maize seeds—a drought-tolerant and insect-protected variety aimed at enhancing food security in sub-Saharan Africa.
Unique partnership to transform maize breeding and production in Africa
Innovations
Stakeholders take stock of ongoing work to bring farmers superior hybrids using two novel technologies.
Genome editing, gene drives, and synthetic biology: Will they contribute to disease-resistant crops, and who will benefit?
Innovations
New paper outlines potential uses of genetic engineering technologies to address problems that affect resource-poor farmers and consumers.
