The government of Odisha has approved the Biotechnology Policy 2024 to create a flourishing ecosystem for the biotech industry. This will further promote higher education, research & infrastructure development in the sector and strengthen the supportive ecosystem for innovation, incubation, investment, income & impact to build enterprises. Association of Biotechnology …
GLOBAL seeds major Monsanto may soon start selling controversial genetically modified (GM) seeds and planting material in India, as the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has cleared the company
Europe will this week launch a campaign to triple funding for energy research to 8 billion euros ($11.7 billion) a year in a technology race with Japan and the United States, a draft document shows. Solar power should get 16 billion euros over the next decade and up to 30 …
The last three decades witnessed a cascade of scientific discoveries on plant molecular biology and biochemistry that served as foundation of current biotechnologies used in improving agricultural crops. Genes coding for important agricultural traits useful to farmers and consumers were discovered, isolated and introduced into cultivated crops using modern tools …
Two formidable challenges seem to overarch agriculture and food production in this century: how to end hunger and how to keep global warming at a level that will allow humanity and the agroecosystems we depend upon to adapt in a noncatastrophic way. Two outstanding paradoxes mark these challenges: Modern agriculture …
This article describes biotechnological modes, updated in terms of environmental remediation while exploiting natural resources. Modern biotechnology embraces not only the principles of using various organisms but also the techniques of doing so. Both the aspects are dealt with in detail. Removal of arsenic from aquifer is also discussed as …
Industrial biotechnology has the potential to save the planet up to 2.5 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year and support building a sustainable future, a new WWF report found. Industrial biotechnology applications are already widely used in everyday life. They help reduce the amount of time needed …
In recognition of the contributions of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, to agriculture, Cabinet Minister, Finance and Planning, Manpreet Singh Badal, today announced an additional grant of Rs 10 crore to the university for dedicated research in the next fiscal. Manpreet made the announcement after inaugurating the two-day Kisan Mela …
This booklet captures some key developments in agricultural biotechnology in Africa. Contrary to the strongly held belief that the continent is not ready to embrace new technologies, much has been accomplished in agricultural biotechnology. The document narrates notable scientific breakthroughs, political support, policy formulation, capacity building and awareness creation on …
Papers suggesting that biotech crops might harm the environment attract a hail of abuse from other scientists. Emily Waltz asks if the critics fight fair.
India Gelatine and Chemicals Limited (IGCL), Vapi, Gujarat a public limited company produces food and pharma grade gelatine. The plant produces 30 tonne of obnoxious semi-solid proteinaceous sludge everyday which is threat to the environment. Authors have developed the novel three-tier biotechnology using enzymes, vermiculture and micro-organisms at pilot level …
While previous research has analyzed the impacts of Bt cotton in India, most available studies are based only on one or two years of data. We analyze the technology
The report underscores the need for strong public policies to help realize the potential of industrial biotech and recommends initiatives such as pollution costs charged to petrol-based materials, investment in advanced waste management technologies, and labeling systems for bio-based products. The report also outlines four primary areas in which industrial …
This report concludes that the full climate change mitigation potential of industrial biotechnology ranges between 1 billion and 2.5 billion tco2e per year by 2030, compared with a scenario in which no industrial biotechnology applications are available. This is more than Germany
Alarmed that genetically engineered crops may be finding their way into organic and natural foods, an industry group has begun a campaign to test products and label those that are largely free of biotech ingredients. Skip to next paragraph Top, Suzanne DeChillo/The New York Times; Above, Genetic ID A campaign …
The Agro-Biotechnology can play an important role in the agriculture development of the country. The products of agriculture biotechnology, especially the disease resistance crops, high yielding varieties and new varieties with essential nutrients can fulfil our present and future needs. This was stated by International Centre for Chemical and Biological …
Hyderabad: The 'Institute of Biotechnology' and 'Agri Biotech Foundation' was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on Sunday at the Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU). Built at a cost of Rs 2.5 crore, the 'Institute of Biotechnology' is equipped with advance equipments for different …
An integrated water policy for the Saarc region is imperative for equitable use of river water for agricultural development, said Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury yesterday.
The Government of India has sanctioned Rs 1.55 crore to the Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University for undertaking research and training in bio-medical and basic clinical sciences. The department, buoyed by the approval of the Central Government is confident that the research work carried out under this project will contribute …
