Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an indigenous and staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa, but it has an enemy: an insect called the ...

In addition, genetically modified plants may someday be used to produce ... amount of insecticide that farmers must apply to their crops. Unfortunately, seeds containing genes for recombinant ...

In making crops more genetically ... have been modified to be healthier and more accessible. Many GMOs have genes added that make them resistant to certain antibiotics so that "GM plants and ...

Plant biotechnology uses tools like genetic modification and bioengineering to enhance crops’ resilience, nutritional value, and sustainability in the face of challenges like climate change. Biosafety ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Nearly half of American farms grow genetically modified crops such as Bt corn or glyphosate-resistant (Roundup-ready) soybeans. Peter Goldsbrough, a plant scientist and expert ...

(D–F) Genetically modified ovules at 1 DAP (D), 2 DAP ... Understanding how plants detect successful fertilization is important for maximizing yields from crop species during breeding. The research ...

The result is a genetically modified (GM) cowpea variety, known as Songotra-T. Ghana officially approved this variety for commercial release in 2024. It was the country’s first GM crop approval ...

We are researchers at different research institutions with expertise in plant biotechnology ... Read more: Genetically modified crops may be a solution to hunger - why there is scepticism in ...

The result is a genetically modified (GM) cowpea variety, known as Songotra-T. Ghana officially approved this variety for commercial release in 2024. It was the country's first GM crop approval ...