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View article: Proposed <scp>EU NGT</scp> legislation in light of plant genetic variation
Proposed <span>EU NGT</span> legislation in light of plant genetic variation Open
Summary The European Commission (EC) proposal for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) of July 2023 specifies that Category 1 NGT (NGT1) plants, which are considered equivalent to conventional plants, that is those obtainable by conventional plan…
View article: Chicken Manure as a Sustainable Bile Acid Source for Biotechnological Applications
Chicken Manure as a Sustainable Bile Acid Source for Biotechnological Applications Open
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is widely administered to dissolve gallstones, treat liver disorders and reduce blood cholesterol levels. This study investigated fresh and dried chicken manure as a sustainable bioresource for chenodeoxycholic …
View article: Plant genomic variation and its implications for proposed EU NGT legislation
Plant genomic variation and its implications for proposed EU NGT legislation Open
The European Commission proposal for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) of July 2023 specifies that NGT1 plants, which are considered equivalent to conventional plants, may differ from the recipient or parental plant by no more than 20 insertio…
View article: Genome Editing in Biotech Regulations Worldwide
Genome Editing in Biotech Regulations Worldwide Open
Since the introduction of genome editing techniques in breeding and the first commercial products on the market, various governments or jurisdictions have attempted to clarify the legal classification of genome editing in relation to their…
View article: Data on the Netherlands and United Kingdom's Citizens Juries on New Plant Breeding Techniques
Data on the Netherlands and United Kingdom's Citizens Juries on New Plant Breeding Techniques Open
This dataset contains the codebooks, code references, and code items for the Netherlands and United Kingdom citizens' juries on new plant breeding techniques. The main folders 01_NLJury_Codes & codebook and 02_UKJury_Codes contain the data…
View article: Data on the Netherlands and United Kingdom's Citizens Juries on New Plant Breeding Techniques
Data on the Netherlands and United Kingdom's Citizens Juries on New Plant Breeding Techniques Open
This dataset contains the codebooks, code references, and code items for the Netherlands and United Kingdom citizens' juries on new plant breeding techniques. The main folders 01_NLJury_Codes & codebook and 02_UKJury_Codes contain the data…
View article: Paving the way towards future‐proofing our crops
Paving the way towards future‐proofing our crops Open
To meet the increasing global demand for food, feed, fibre and other plant‐derived products, a steep increase in crop productivity is a scientifically and technically challenging imperative. The CropBooster‐P project, a response to the H20…
View article: Editorial: Insights in plant biotechnology: 2021
Editorial: Insights in plant biotechnology: 2021 Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Plant Sci., 30 January 2023Sec. Plant Biotechnology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1147930
View article: Crop improvements for future‐proofing European food systems: A focus‐group‐driven analysis of agricultural production stakeholder priorities and viewpoints
Crop improvements for future‐proofing European food systems: A focus‐group‐driven analysis of agricultural production stakeholder priorities and viewpoints Open
Crop breeding is one of the main tools which can assist in future‐proofing food systems for more sustainable outcomes. In order to ensure priorities are aligned with the needs and wants of food system actors, it is essential to engage with…
View article: <scp>CropBooster‐P</scp>: Towards a roadmap for plant research to future‐proof crops in Europe
<span>CropBooster‐P</span>: Towards a roadmap for plant research to future‐proof crops in Europe Open
The world needs more than double its current agricultural productivity by 2050 to produce enough food and feed, as well as to provide feedstock for the bioeconomy. These future increases will not only need to be sustainable but without com…
View article: European consumer and societal stakeholders' response to crop improvements and new plant breeding techniques
European consumer and societal stakeholders' response to crop improvements and new plant breeding techniques Open
The global demand for providing nutritious, sustainable, and safe diets for a 10 billion population by 2050 while preserving affordability, reducing environmental impacts, and adapting to climate change will require accelerating the transi…
View article: Genome editing around the globe: An update on policies and perceptions
Genome editing around the globe: An update on policies and perceptions Open
A decade ago, the CRISPR/Cas system has been adapted for genome editing. Since then, hundreds of organisms have been altered using genome editing and discussions were raised on the regulatory status of genome edited organisms esp. crops. T…
View article: Communicating about plant breeding and genome editing in plants: Assessment of European stakeholders, sources, channels and content
Communicating about plant breeding and genome editing in plants: Assessment of European stakeholders, sources, channels and content Open
Genome editing helps to develop plant varieties that address future agricultural challenges such as climate change adaptation, resource efficiency and sustainable productivity. Nevertheless, associated aspects relating, besides others, to …
View article: Prospects to improve the nutritional quality of crops
Prospects to improve the nutritional quality of crops Open
A growing world population as well as the need to enhance sustainability and health create challenges for crop breeding. To address these challenges, not only quantitative but also qualitative improvements are needed, especially regarding …
View article: Designing the Crops for the Future; The CropBooster Program
Designing the Crops for the Future; The CropBooster Program Open
The realization of the full objectives of international policies targeting global food security and climate change mitigation, including the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Climate Agreement COP21 and the European …
View article: Policies and Governance for Plant Genome Editing
Policies and Governance for Plant Genome Editing Open
Genome editing and modification techniques enable breeders to create single point mutations and to insert or delete new DNA sequences at a specific location in the plant genome thus for the first time making possible the precise modulation…
View article: Which Factors Affect the Occurrence of Off-Target Effects Caused by the Use of CRISPR/Cas: A Systematic Review in Plants
Which Factors Affect the Occurrence of Off-Target Effects Caused by the Use of CRISPR/Cas: A Systematic Review in Plants Open
CRISPR/Cas enables a targeted modification of DNA sequences. Despite their ease and efficient use, one limitation is the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects. This systematic review aims to answer the following research qu…
View article: Genome Edited Crops Touch the Market: A View on the Global Development and Regulatory Environment
Genome Edited Crops Touch the Market: A View on the Global Development and Regulatory Environment Open
Products of genome editing as the most promising "New Plant Breeding Technology" (NPBT) have made the transition from the lab to the market in a short time. Globally, research activities employing genome editing are constantly expanding an…
View article: Questions Regarding the Implementation of EU Mutagenesis Ruling in France
Questions Regarding the Implementation of EU Mutagenesis Ruling in France Open
The European Commission has asked EU Member States for comments on a French law notification demanding plant varieties produced with the help of in vitro mutagenesis have to be eliminated from the national catalog of approved varieties bec…
View article: Editorial: Plant Genome Editing – Policies and Governance
Editorial: Plant Genome Editing – Policies and Governance Open
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View article: Mapping of plant SynBio developments in the agri‐food sector
Mapping of plant SynBio developments in the agri‐food sector Open
The European Commission (EC)requested the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) for an opinion on genetically modified organisms for agri-food uses and developed through synthetic biology (SynBio) and their implications for risk assess…
View article: Additional file 4 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map
Additional file 4 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map Open
Additional file 4. List of articles excluded at full text assessment with the reason for exclusion.
View article: Additional file 2 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map
Additional file 2 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map Open
Additional file 2. List of peer-reviewed and grey literature sources searched.
View article: Additional file 7 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map
Additional file 7 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map Open
Additional file 7. ROSES Reporting Form.
View article: Additional file 5 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map
Additional file 5 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map Open
Additional file 5. List of relevant studies and the systematic map database to answer secondary question 1.
View article: Additional file 3 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map
Additional file 3 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map Open
Additional file 3. List of un-retrievable articles.
View article: Additional file 6 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map
Additional file 6 of What is the available evidence for the range of applications of genome-editing as a new tool for plant trait modification and the potential occurrence of associated off-target effects: a systematic map Open
Additional file 6. List of relevant studies and the systematic map database to answer secondary question 2.