Fruit crops in the era of genome editing: closing the regulatory gap.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00299-021-02664-x
Abstract: The conventional breeding of fruits and fruit trees has led to the improvement of consumer-driven traits such as fruit size, yield, nutritional properties, aroma and taste, as well as the introduction of agronomic properties such… read more here.
Keywords: genome editing; conventional breeding; fruit; crops era ... See more keywords
Conventional breeding of insect-resistant crop plants: still the best way to feed the world population.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cois.2020.11.008
Abstract: Insect-resistant crops feed much of the world, using reduced carbon inputs and providing much greater economic returns on investment. Newer, more efficient efforts are urgently needed to speed development of insect-resistant plants before a projected… read more here.
Keywords: conventional breeding; insect resistant; resistant plants; world ... See more keywords
U.S. EPA oversight of pesticide traits in genetically modified plants and recent biotechnology innovation efforts
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1126006
Abstract: Before pesticides can be sold in the United States, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must evaluate them thoroughly to ensure that they meet U.S. federal pesticide registration standards for human health and the… read more here.
Keywords: epa oversight; conventional breeding; pesticide; oversight pesticide ... See more keywords