Research to increase plant tolerance to environmental stress
21 February 2008
Scientists discover a way of delaying the ageing process in tobacco plants.

GM plants tricked into drought tolerance
21 February 2008
US scientists discovers a novel way to use genetic modification to ‘train’ crops to survive drought.

Syngenta focuses on environmental stress
21 February 2008
Syngenta releases its full year results for 2007, highlighting the importance of its R&D pipeline and new products focused on managing abiotic stress for crops.

Monsanto application for enhanced water efficiency in Australian cotton
21 February 2008
Monsanto Australia files an application for the intentional release of genetically modified cotton intended to enhance water efficiency.

Perdue low linolenic soybeans contracting with Pioneer Hi-Bred
15 February 2008
Perdue AgriBusiness is to contract low linolenic soybeans from DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred, in a move to support marketplace demand for healthier foods.

Indian Ministry of Environment addresses safety of GM crops
15 February 2008
India weighs the pros and cons of genetic modifications.

Application for GM pasture grasses release in Australia
11 February 2008
DPI Victoria files an application for the limited release of GM ryegrass and tall fescue.

Tear-free onion research
08 February 2008
Kiwi and Japanese scientists are working to develop the first tearless onion using RNAi technology.

Pioneer Hi-Bred hosts three-day drought-tolerance event
06 February 2008
The symposium aims to share research information among private and public organisations.

GM plant benefits outweigh risks in new study
05 February 2008
Risks and benefits are overstated by both sides of the debate, says University of Queensland.

BASF and China's NIBS ink biotechnology agreement
04 February 2008
Research will focus upon increasing yield in popular crops, including maize, soybeans and rice.

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