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PARAGUAY- The Instituto de Biotecnologia Agricola (INBIO) has announced the approval of HB4 wheat, setting the stage for future production and commercialization of the genetically modified wheat variety in Paraguay. HB4 wheat is a type of wheat that has been genetically modified by introducing sunflower genes to improve crop productivity. The HB4 gene encodes the protein HAHB4 (Helianthus Annuus Homeobox-4),…
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ARGENTINA- Bioceres, an Argentine biotech firm, plans to expand its HB4 wheat seeds sales by partnering with 45 seed multiplier firms ahead of planting season, said Bioceres Chief Executive Officer Federico Trucco in the company’s latest earnings report. HB4 wheat harnesses the power of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) by introducing sunflower genes into the wheat DNA to improve crop productivity. The…
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BRAZIL- The National Biosafety Commission of Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation has approved the commercialization and cultivation of Bioceres’ HB4 Wheat in Brazil. The National Biosafety Commission has been evaluating the safety of Bioceres HB4 wheat and has concluded that it is safe for cultivation and commercialization in the country. HB4 wheat is a type of wheat that…
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