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To improve Chrysanthemum tolerance to low temperatures and its adaptability to low autumn temperatures in Northeast China, we conducted the first genome-wide identification of the heat shock transcription factors (Hsfs) in Chrysanthemum indicum under low-temperature stress. Based on genome-wide analyses, we identified 14 CiHsf genes in Chrysanthemum indicum. Based on structural characteristics,

The European Parliament has officially adopted new rules to facilitate the use of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) in agriculture, a move aimed at enhancing crop resilience, sustainability, and competitiveness. Under this new framework, NGT-developed plants will be categorized based on the complexity of their genetic modifications. NGT-1 plants with changes achievable through conventional breeding will be treated similarly to conventional crops. NGT-2 plants, which involve more extensive modifications, will remain subject to stricter, existing rules for genetically modified organisms

Agricultural biotechnology holds immense potential to foster sustainable agriculture, but transforming lab breakthroughs into real-world solutions requires a seamless blend of robust R&D, science-based regulations, and effective communication. To ensure society reaps these benefits while minimizing risks, scientists, regulators, and policymakers must collaborate closely so that scientific advancements and regulatory practices evolve hand in hand.

Phenotypic evaluation showed that DY2 displayed markedly stronger resistance than FW. Transcriptome analysis revealed that FW had substantially more differentially expressed genes (DEGs) at 96 h post-infection (hpi), indicating greater infection pressure. Across six comparisons of each treatment time point (24, 48, and 96 hpi) with 0 hpi, DEGs were enriched in similar defense-related pathways, with 3,181 core DEGs identified.

Science communication is most powerful when it is understood and felt as relevant in everyday life. However, for many audiences, particularly in agricultural biotechnology, scientific information often remains highly technical, complicated, and difficult to relate to.In response to these challenges, ISAAA Inc. partnered with students from the College of Development Communication (CDC) at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) to launch a podcast-based engagement initiative

The 2026 FAO Partnership Award was jointly awarded to HELP Logistics, the Jordan Youth Innovation Forum, and the Maasai Integrated Development Initiative, recognizing their strong results for people and communities across diverse contexts.The annual prize pays tribute to outstanding cooperation with FAO in advancing its mandate, including partnerships with Members, UN agencies, international institutions, academia, civil society, the private sector and media.

As a scientific issue characterized by both controversy and sensitivity to public risk, genetically modified (GM) technology has become an important entry point for understanding contemporary science communication through its dissemination and acceptance among young people. This study takes 25 Chinese youth aged 19–27 as its research participants, collects data through semi-structured in-depth interviews,

Experts from Zhejiang University have developed a new rapid visual detection method for Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), a plant pathogen that causes major crop losses worldwide. The system is designed to improve early field diagnosis and help control the spread of the virus in important crops, such as members of the Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae families.

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu today inaugurated the second phase of the FAO-Circo Massimo metro station installation in Rome, together with Stefano Gatti, Director-General for Development Cooperation at Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), and Rome’s Mobility Councillor Eugenio Patanè. During the inauguration, the Director-General emphasized the importance of bringing food and agriculture subjects closer to the public, as well as the value of connecting traditional agrifood systems with innovation and modern approaches.

Genome editing has emerged as a powerful tool for genome manipulation and trait improvement in crops. However, most commonly used approaches rely on tissue culture and transgenic materials, which are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and often strongly genotype-dependent. Here, we developed a Tobacco rattle virus (TRV)-based system to deliver the compact ISYmu1 TnpB endonuclease, coupled with in planta shoot regeneration,

A study published in GM Crops & Food found that Chinese youth generally hold balanced and cautious views toward genetically modified (GM) technology. The researchers from Shanxi University of Finance and Economics and Peking University in China interviewed 25 young people aged 19 to 27 to better understand how attitudes toward GM technology are formed.

RICEMO ((Rice Activity Monitoring and Reporting system) is a georeferenced digital platform developed since 2018 by IRRI in collaboration with Vietnam’s Department of Crop Production and the Center for Digital Transformation and Agricultural Statistics to standardize and track rice production activities over time.