A recent court decision halting the production of the genetically modified crops Golden Rice and Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) eggplant may impact on the country’s food security and may cause ...
The petitioners noted that Bt eggplant has genes that have been altered by including a bacterium that makes the variety able to resist several pests. They argued, however, that there is a lack of ...
The UPLB’s Bt Eggplant was among the two genetically modified organisms (GMO) covered by the cease-and-desist order by the CA that stops their commercial propagation. The other product was the ...
Genetically modified foods, or GMOs, inspire strong reactions nowadays, but humans have been tweaking the genetics of our favorite produce for millennia. From bananas to eggplant, here are some of ...