Crop Biotech Update (November 27, 2013)

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In This Issue November 27, 2013 NEWS Global  • Scientists Develop Disease Resistant Pea Lines  • International Team Sequences Fungus Known for Plant Root Symbiosis  Africa  • Learning from Burkinabe Farmers' Experiences with Bt Cotton  Americas  • Scientists Reveal Historic Footprints of Monkey Flower's Mutation  • Canadian Government Invests in Ug99 Wheat Research  • Ramping Up Phytochemical Pterostilbene in Crops  • Increasing Cropping Frequency to Boost Food Production  • Experts Discover Corn Mutant that can Resist Rootworm Beetles  Asia and the Pacific  • Symposia and Cartoon Contest Promote Understanding of Biotechnology in Japan  • Philippine Department of Education Recognizes Key Role of Biotech in National Development  • CAS Academician Highlights Significance of Genetic Science  • Experts Enlighten Malaysia MPs on Biotech  • Chinese Scientists Reveal the Genomic Enigma of Desert Poplar  Europe  • A Plant which Acclimatizes with No Exterior Influence  Research  • Scientists Investigate Asian Corn Borer Larvae's Mechanism of Tolerance to Bt Toxins  • Overexpression of Soybean SAMT gene Confers Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode  Beyond Crop Biotech  • Researchers Produce Campylobacter Genome Map  Announcements  • Frontiers in Plant Research - A Workshop for New Plant Scientists  • Fourth International Rice Congress  Document Reminders  • Realizing Africa's Rice Promise  Biofuels Supplement (November 27, 2013 Issue)  Research and Development  • Vital Funding for Rice Straw-to-Biofuel Project • Scientists Crack the Processes Occurring during Biomass Pretreatment • Engineered Microalgae Yields More Biofuel-Relevant Lipids • Study on Tequila Leaves as Ethanol Source Advances Production and Trade  • Reduced Biofuel Mandate to Boost US Corn Ethanol Export • Paper Mill Develops Process to Extract Sugar from Wood Waste • Oil Company to Explore Aviation Biofuel Production in the Netherlands Policy and Regulation  • Study: Oil Palm Expansion in Brazil May Cause Massive Carbon Emissions • EPA Reduces US Ethanol Mandate, Industries Respond Latest Communication Products Can Mother Earth Feed 9+ Billion in 2050?  Coinciding with the celebration of the World Food Prize (WFP) Foundation 16-19 October 2013 to honor three distinguished crop biotechnologists, ISAAA launches a new infographic on food and agricultural biotechnology to raise public understanding on challenges of feeding the world of tomorrow. Farmers First: Feedback from the Farm  A collection of farmers' testimonies from China, India, and the Philippines, about how they started adopting biotech crops, how they benefited from the technology, and why they continue planting biotech crops. Biotech Traits Annual Updates  A summary of traits deployed in biotech crops which includes short discussions about the trends in biotech traits adoption and benefits of biotech crops with such traits. Pocket K 45: Biotechnology for Sugarcane  This PK covers short discussions about the many uses of sugarcane aside from being a sugar crop; how genetic manipulation can boost its yield and enhance its productivity; how cellulosic biofuel is made; niche products; and the key challenges. Beyond Promises: Top 10 Facts about Biotech/GM Crops in 2012  A visual presentation of the 10 important highlights about biotech crops in 2012, taken from the ISAAA Brief 44 Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2012