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Rice's Genetic Map May Help Build a Better Cereal
Rice's Genetic Map May Help Build a Better Cereal
Competing public and private research groups released remarkably complete drafts of the genetic sequence of rice Thursday, unlocking hereditary secrets of the plant that feeds half the world. In a move that drew sharp criticism from geneticists around the world, Syngenta executives decided to keep the company's rice genetic sequence in a proprietary company database, placing restrictions on its use. Monsanto has also limited access to its rice data.
Posted by rshah on April 08, 2002| Comments (0)
Test Tube Forest
Test Tube Forest
Scientists are rapidly developing technology for genetically engineering fast-growing supertrees. The economic advantages for timber companies seem clear. The environmental repercussions are less certain.
Posted by rshah on February 27, 2002| Comments (0)
Precision Farming
Precision Farming
NT Times article
Posted by rshah on July 30, 2000| Comments (0)
Monsanto Seeds
Monsanto Seeds
Monsanto stops a project to engineer plants with lifeless seeds.
Posted by rshah on June 24, 2000| Comments (0)
France orders destruction of genetically modified rapeseed crops
France orders destruction of genetically modified rapeseed crops
Posted by rshah on June 24, 2000| Comments (0)