Agro-Biotech News

Wageningen University & Research (WUR), in partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature, is conducting new field trials for genetically modified (GM) potatoes. The trials will evaluate potato lines developed using New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) to precisely add or switch off multiple genes. By instilling stacked resistance against aggressive pests and diseases, such as late blight, caused by the destructive pathogen Phytophthora infestans, researchers expect the new varieties to drastically minimize farmers' reliance on chemical pesticides.