b'in the development of high resistant tomato varieties to overcome the tomato brown rugose fruit virusToBRFV. The companies are in the process of patent protection of this previously unreported genomic region. The highly contagious tomato virus has been spreading rapidly in Europe, Asia, Africa, and in parts of Mexico and the U.S., threatening the tomato indus- The EU gave the green light for three new GM cropstry worldwide. oilseed rape, cotton and soybeans. The group is reviewing Phenome Networks and KeyGene Introduceauthorization for GM cotton.PhenoGenePhenoGene, based upon an algorithm developed by KeyGene is now available as a novel module in the PhenomeOne software, as a decision support tool to optimize breeding strategies for any crop. The PhenoGene module enables breeders to design the ideal plant, the so-called ideotype, based on genetic trait information from multiple parents, and calculatefor Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) at the fastest and most efficient breeding schedule, toleast 20 days prior to the day of release. Therefore, combine favorable traits from multiple parents into aresearchers could see genome edited seeds in the single variety. ground as soon as May 1 of this year.Benson Hill Launches Truvail Soy ProteinEU Approves Herbicide Tolerant GM Oilseed Ingredient Portfolio Rape, Cotton and SoybeansBenson Hill, Inc. announced the launch of TruVail, aThe European Union recently gave the green light for new line of domestically sourced, non-GMO plant- three new genetically modified (GM) crops: oilseed based protein ingredients with unique sustainabilityrape, cotton and soybeans. In addition, the group is benefits. The TruVail brands initial offering includesreviewing authorization for GM cotton. GM oilseed high protein soy flour, a less processed equivalent torape 73496, GM cotton GHB811 and GM soybeans soy protein concentrate (SPC), and texturized proteinsGMB151 were all modified to have a level of tolerance for broad use across traditional soy protein applica- against herbicides, according to The International tions. Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA).REGULATORY NEWSGrass Seed Company Owner Charged inNew SCN Trait Deregulated for Defense Against Scheme to Defraud Simplot the Billion Dollar PestOn March 2, 2021, a federal grand jury in PortlandFarmers have access to a new defense against soy-returned an indictment charging the owner of Groundbean cyst nematode (SCN) as USDA recently deregu-Zero Seeds, a grass seed production and wholesalelated a new genetically modified soybean variety to company based in Yamhill, Oregon, for his role in awithstand the pest. The new variety, GMB 151 by BASF, scheme to defraud the J.R. Simplot Company and itsis engineered to not only withstand the parasitic worm former subsidiary the Jacklin Seed Company. Gregorybut also provide tolerance to HPPD, group 4, her-McCarthy, 68, has been charged with conspiracy tobicides. USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection commit wire fraud. Service (APHIS) deregulated the product on March 9, 2022. New Gene Editing Regulations Knock Doors Down for England USDA Takes Action to Strengthen Pollinator New regulations in England on genome edited fieldResearch Supporttrials are now in effect, according to a news releaseThe USDA announced its commitment to advanc-from Rothamsted Research. GE field trials are noing research priorities that support pollinator health longer required to run under GM regulations. Thisby soliciting nominations for members to serve on its new rule makes it significantly easier for scientists tonewly formed National Pollinator Subcommittee. SWconduct their research and test the latest GE varieties in the industry. Scientists must notify the Department 106/ SEEDWORLD.COMINTERNATIONAL EDITION 2022'