Gene-Editing - Seed World

China Approves 30 GM Maize and Soybean Varieties

October 18, 2024
Compiled by Staff

China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has granted final approval for 30 genetically modified...

Gene-Edited Wheat, Next-Gen Oats and Cool Technology: Watch our New Webinar on Innovations in Cereals

September 25, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Miss today’s webinar? No worries! Watch our on-demand Seed World Retail Strategy webinar focused on...

A New Collaboration Aims to Accelerate Advanced Gene Editing Solutions

September 17, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Corteva and Pairwise want to broaden the use of gene editing. Corteva recently announced a...

A New Way to Predict Corn Gene Expression

September 17, 2024
Peter Scharpe - Seed World Contributor

James Schnable, a plant breeding and genetics professor for the UN Department of Agronomy and...

ASTA’s Top Exec Talks Gene Editing, Steering the Industry Through Political Storms

August 28, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

In a time when political storms are swirling both in the United States and here...

Thailand Approves Gene-Editing Regulations

August 13, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Thailand's minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has signed progressive legislation for gene-edited organisms, according to...

Japan Confirms No Cross-Contamination Between GM and Non-GM Crops

July 30, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Recent finding address public concerns of ‘accidental spillage’ of GM crops. To address public concerns...

U.S. Continues to Challenge Mexico’s Proposed GMO Corn Ban

July 8, 2024
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

U.S. Trade Representatives clashed with Mexican officials this week during oral arguments over Mexico's controversial...

First New SCN Trait in 60 Years

June 10, 2024
Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

It’s been 60 years since the seed industry saw a new trait to fight the...

Uruguay Advances Plant Breeding Innovation with Gene Editing Decree

June 6, 2024
Elena Mansur - Seed World LATAM Associate Editor

In March, Uruguay underscored its commitment to technological innovation when the country's legislative bodies approved...

Uruguay Avanza en la Innovación del Fitomejoramiento con el Decreto de Edición Genética

June 6, 2024
Elena Mansur - Seed World LATAM Associate Editor

En marzo, Uruguay demostró su compromiso con la innovación tecnológica cuando los órganos legislativos del...

Bayer Advances Genome-Editing Initiatives For Nutrition Enhanced Vegetables

May 28, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Bayer announced this morning that as part of their strategic open innovation approach, the company...

It’s the International Day for Biological Diversity. A Government Report has a Warning for the World

May 22, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

A new report from a Canadian government think tank warns that a “loss of biodiversity”...

USDA Clears Genetically Engineered Plants of Increased Pest Risk

April 28, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has recently...

Consortium Including Brazilians Sequences the Reference Genome of Arabica Coffee

April 25, 2024
Compiled by Staff

In a groundbreaking effort, a consortium of scientists sequenced the reference genome of Arabica coffee,...

Sheri Strydhorst Says There’s Change Ahead for PGDC

February 29, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

As she wraps up her stint as chair of the Prairie Grain Development Committee, the...

First Swiss Field Trial with CRISPR/Cas9-Modified Barley

February 23, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Agroscope has been granted approval by the Federal Office for the Environment for a field...

A New Toolbox Allows Engineering Genomes Without CRISPR

February 15, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Belgian researchers from VIB-KULeuven Center for Microbiology and VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology have...

Pairwise Secures Nine New USDA Exemptions

February 14, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Exemptions advance agricultural innovation with CRISPR technology. Produce innovation company Pairwise announced in a release...

Tel Aviv University Researchers Harness CRISPR Technology for Water-Efficient Tomato Cultivation

February 13, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Varieties could help maintain yield with less water. Researchers at Tel Aviv University announced a...

If the Future Could Whisper, What Would It Say? CRISPR!

December 28, 2023
Oana Dima – Science Policy Manager at VIB

Explore the potential of CRISPR technology and its implications for the future with this thought-provoking...

The Spanish Presidency of the EU is Committed to Gene Editing as a Tool for Sustainable Development

November 23, 2023
Elena Sáenz García-Baquero - Director at the Spanish Seed Association ANOVE

On July 1, 2023, Spain assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union,...

Gene Discovery Leads to Faster Potato Breeding

August 28, 2023
Seed World Europe

Scientists discover gene that speeds up potato breeding process, allowing for faster production of new...

Modifying Shelf-Life of Melons Via Gene Editing

August 3, 2023
Seed World Europe

Gene editing technology can extend the shelf life of melons. Learn how this new technique...

Study on GE Points to Build Public Trust

June 13, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

A new study from the Global Engagement Institute looks at how GE can build public...

CRISPR/Cas9-Based Gene Drive Could Be The Solution to Suppressing Agricultural Pests

June 13, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

A new gene drive technology based on CRISPR-Cas9 could be the answer to controlling agricultural...

From Disease Prevention to Food Security: Gene Editing’s Wide-Ranging Benefits

Gene editing has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, agriculture, and more. Learn how it can...

‘A Huge Leap Forward’: Policy Experts Applaud Gene Editing Decision

May 4, 2023
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Policy experts applaud Canada's decision to allow gene editing, a huge leap forward in medical...

Research Finds Gene Editing Can Aid Fight Against Potato Blight

April 27, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Gene editing can help fight potato blight, according to new research. Learn how this technology...

India Exploring Gene Drive Technologies to Mitigate Disease

April 19, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

India is exploring gene drive technologies to reduce the spread of disease. Learn how this...

Japan Moves Forward With GE Maize

April 12, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Japan approves GE maize 3 for commercial use, paving the way for increased food security...

Proposed Merger Shows That When it Comes to Gene Editing, You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

March 31, 2023
Rory Riggs and Jim Radtke

A proposed merger between two gene editing companies shows that the future of gene editing...

UK Passes Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill 2022-23

March 28, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Precision breeding is set to revolutionize the agricultural industry with the introduction of the Genetic...

Corn Disease Being Fought With Gene Editing

March 22, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Gene editing is being used to fight a devastating corn disease, helping farmers protect their...

Better-Tasting Yellow Peas Developed With CRISPR

March 22, 2023
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak - Seed World Digital Media Producer

Scientists have used CRISPR to develop yellow peas with improved flavor and nutrition. Learn more...