Vietnam is amending the definition of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its biodiversity law to create a legal basis for excluding products developed through genetic editing, particularly those that do not contain foreign DNA, from the regulatory framework governing GMOs. The proposed amendment has been submitted to the National Assembly for review during its October 2025 session and is expected to take effect on January 1, 2026.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Environment notifies dra..." - 23 December 2025
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Agaricomycetes, these ancient fungi, are transforming green technologies and medicine through advancements in genomics.
Source: Springer, published under the title "The biodiversity, genomics, ecology and evolution of mushroo..." - 2 December 2025
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The Dutch company Enza Zaden, specializing in the selection, production, and sale of professional vegetable seeds, has signed a strategic agreement with the American company Pairwise to utilize its Fulcrum® platform, a precise gene-editing technology that enhances research on plant crops. This collaboration, aimed at improving varieties, positions Enza Zaden as a leader in innovative seeds.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Enza Zaden Licenses Pairwise’s Fulcrum® Platform to Advance ..." - 18 November 2025
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Origin Agritech has received a license for the production, processing, packaging, and wholesale and retail sale of corn seeds from the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. This authorization, along with approval to include GMO seed production, strengthens the presence of the Chinese group specializing in agricultural biotechnology.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Origin Agritech obtains new licenses for crop seed productio..." - 27 October 2025
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Canadian researchers are employing nanotechnology and RNA to eradicate harmful insects such as lygus and cutworms, while minimizing the impact on ecosystems.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Canada - Scientist working with nanotechnology to control pe..." - 13 October 2025
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