2/16/2024 0 Comments 20 years in the making: Australian food safety body approves GM banana resistant to deadly diseaseAfter two decades of research and development, an Australian food safety body has finally approved a genetically modified (GM) banana that is resistant to a deadly disease. This breakthrough represents a significant milestone in the fight against Panama disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4), which has devastated banana crops worldwide. The GM banana, developed by researchers at the Queensland University of Technology, incorporates a gene from a wild banana variety that provides resistance to TR4. This approval opens the door for the cultivation of GM bananas in Australia, offering hope for the future of the banana industry.
To know more: www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/20-years-in-the-making--australia-approves-gm-banana-resistant-to-deadly-disease.html
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