News - Powered by Yahoo NewsCotton yield may fall to 5-yr lo
The cotton revolution through Bacillus Thuringiensis, popularly known as Bt, has been losing its sheen gradually over the past five years and there has been a consistent decline in cotton yield.
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:24:15 -0700 -
Scientist asks SC to junk kalikasan writ plea against GMO eggplan
A SCIENTIST assessing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) eggplant?s applicability here has urged the Supreme Court (SC) to junk the arguments of those seeking the issuance of a writ of kalikasan against the biotech crop. Dr. Emiliana Bernardo, a member of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel of the Department of Agriculture (DA), claims the arguments being raised against Bt eggplant were ...
Thu, 10 May 2012 04:59:42 -0700 -
Winnipeg targets gypsy moths with aerial sprayin
The City of Winnipeg will launch an aerial attack on the European gypsy moth next week, when it plans to spray in the St. Vital area.
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:49:45 -0700 -
UM Researchers Identify Potential Target For Anthrax Dru
Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified new targets for drugs that could potentially treat anthrax, the deadly infection caused by Bacillus anthracis.
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:50:47 -0700 -
ENVIRONMENTALISTS TELL SC
FRESHPLAZA.COM PEST-RESISTANT. A genetically modified variety of talong (eggplant), the Bacillus thuringiensis or Bt talong, is alleged to be harmful to humans. It is said to be resistant to pests like shoot borers. ENVIRONMENTALISTS TELL SC: Stop GMO testing DUMAGUETE City ? Some environmental advocates here filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) recently for the issuance of a Writ of ...
Thu, 03 May 2012 13:44:06 -0700 -
New Study Demonstrates GanedenBC30® Probiotic Increases Protein and Amino Acid Absorptio
Study results important to fast-growing sports nutrition and active adults markets.Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) May 17, 2012 Ganeden Biotech announced today important findings on protein absorption in combination with the probiotic, GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086). Data from the study demonstrated that in just two weeks, combining one billion colony forming units (cfus) of GanedenBC30 ...
Thu, 17 May 2012 12:06:18 -0700 -
Greenpeace wants SC to stop local trials of GMO eggplant
A GROUP has asked the Supreme Court to issue a writ of kalikasan to stop the commercial production of genetically modified eggplants that are being tested in various areas in the country. Greenpeace also asked the Court to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) to stop the multi-location field trials of Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) eggplants, a GMO eggplant genetically altered with a gene from ...
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:04:30 -0700 -
Supreme Court asked to block genetically modified eggplant
In a 68-page petition for for continuing mandamus and Writ of Kalikasan, the petitioners oppossed the government's field testing of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) talong.
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:15:08 -0700 -
A young scientist's organic remedy to harmful fertiliser
A curious, inventive school student is among the 1200 international students whose science project has made the cut for an international science competition, the grand prize for which is a trip to the Nobel Prize Ceremony in Stockholm.
Mon, 07 May 2012 22:19:08 -0700 -
Sánchez: Bioplastics from B
A RECENT column sent a responsive chord from this corner?s reader Cárlo José García. He inquired, over email, on any information on the process of producing biodegradable plastic from sugarcane waste. A potential source of creating bioplastics from sugarcane waste is the microorganism bacillus megaterium (BM).
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:30:04 -0700 -