Fruit and vegetables: Forgotten plant diseases

Until now, genetic engineering methods have been used almost exclusively on crops for which there is an international market. Many pathogen… more

Biofortification: Plants instead of pills

Millions of cases of illness and death, especially in developing countries, are caused by a lack of micronutrients like vitamins and trace ele… more

“The potential consequences and implications of new technologies should be studied in an interdisciplinary manner.”

Drought tolerance, disease and pest resistance, better nutrient utilisation, and the production of biomass and renewable raw materials are … more

“Problems can occur even with conventionally bred plants.”

Drought tolerance, disease and pest resistance, better nutrient utilisation, and the production of biomass and renewable raw materials are … more

New plants, new questions?

Drought tolerance, disease and pest resistance, better nutrient utilisation, and the production of biomass and renewable raw materials are … more

“We need to develop a clear, efficient system for analysing new plants.”

Drought tolerance, disease and pest resistance, better nutrient utilisation, and the production of biomass and renewable raw materials are … more

“From an organic farming point of view, I see no need to use transgenic plants.”

Drought tolerance, disease and pest resistance, better nutrient utilisation, and the production of biomass and renewable raw materials are … more

New GM crops in the pipeline: “These are staple crops that Africans love to eat several times a day”

The current and future role of genetically modified crops in Africa - GMO Safety spoke with Diran Makinde of the African Biosafety Network … more

Disease-resistant bananas, drought-tolerant maize

Currently, genetically modified crops are only cultivated in three African countries on a commercial basis. However, in research and develo… more

Schavan: “Applying all research methods for safeguarding world food – also gene technology”

For the third time, the Federal Minister for Research, Annette Schavan held a round table discussion on plant genetics in Berlin. This time… more