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Breeding plants for salt and drought tolerance: genetic engineering not needed

Breeding plants for salt and drought tolerance: genetic engineering not needed

Report | 1 January, 2012 at 15:30

Plant traits such as drought tolerance, salt tolerance or nutrient content are controlled by a complex combination of several genes.

GE oilseed rape – impossible to control

Report | 24 August, 2012 at 10:39

When governments were first considering whether to commercialise GE (genetically engineered, also called genetically modified, GM) oilseed rape (or canola), they were faced with a barrage of reports, both from environmental NGOs and industry...

The risks of GM crops for RNA interference (RNAi)

The risks of GM crops for RNA interference (RNAi)

Report | 1 January, 2012 at 16:00

The environmental and food safety of all genetically modified (GM) crops are highly questionable. GM crops with RNA interference (RNAi) constructs pose particular concerns.

Why GM field trials are risky (and expensive) business

Why GM field trials are risky (and expensive) business

Report | 1 January, 2012 at 16:00

Australia is set to be the first country in the world to commercialise genetically modified (GM) wheat.

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