Global Knowledge Center on Crop Biotechnology: Facilitating the sharing of information and experiences on crop biotechnology through global network of biotechnology information centers. [Visit]

Technology Transfer: Facilitating the transfer of technologies to developing countries through public-private partnerships. [Read more]

Biotech Crops in Africa:The Final Frontier The booklet captures some key developments in agricultural biotechnology in Africa [Download Now]

The Dawn of a New Era: This publication aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date status of the field trials and commercialization of biotech crops in India in 2008 [Download Now]

Trust in the Seed: This is ISAAA’s latest publication that highlights the significance of the seed and new crop technologies.

ISAAA In The News: The news media sets the agenda for the public’s attention to issues around which public opinion forms. What is mass media featuring about ISAAA?

Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project II (ABSPII) - SEA office : Communication component

The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) is a not-for-profit international organization that shares the benefits of crop biotechnology to various stakeholders, particularly resource-poor farmers in developing countries, through knowledge sharing initiatives and the transfer and delivery of proprietary biotechnology applications. ISAAA’s global knowledge sharing network and public and private sector partnerships in the research and development continuum, provide a powerful combination of science-based information and appropriate technology to those who need to make informed decisions about their acceptance and use.

In addition, an array of support services completes the holistic approach to agricultural development and ensures effective implementation and timely delivery of crop biotechnologies. These services include capacity building for policy makers and scientists; regulatory oversight on such issues as biosafety and food safety; and impact assessment.

Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2008

ISAAA Briefs 39-2008

Biotech crops, on the heels of a robust 2008 and bolstered by increased political will to meet food demands, are poised for a second wave of strong adoption that will drive sustained global growth through the end of the second decade of commercialization 2006 to 2015, according to the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA).

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Communicating Crop Biotechnology: Stories from Stakeholders

ISAAA Briefs 40-2009

Brief 40 Communicating Crop Biotechnology: Stories from Stakeholders documents how various stakeholders have benefited from science communication efforts and how in turn, they are now part of the process of realizing a collective voice on crop biotechnology. Stories from stakeholders in 14 countries in Africa (Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda) and Asia (Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam) as well as the global community show that despite the differences in culture, language, and geographical locations, they have similar experiences, face common problems, and share a hope for themselves and their family.

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The Development and Regulation of Bt Brinjal in India (Eggplant/Aubergine)

ISAAA Briefs 38-2009

The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) has released Brief 38 on “The Development and Regulation of Bt Brinjal in India (Eggplant/Aubergine)”. More specifically, Brief 38 is a comprehensive review of all aspects of the cultivation in India of the important vegetable brinjal, also known as eggplant or aubergine. Importantly, the Brief summarizes the development, status and content of the extensive regulatory dossier in India for biotech Bt brinjal, which confers resistance to the most important insect-pest of brinjal, fruit and shoot borer (FSB).

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“Those who doubt the safety and benefits of Bt brinjal should go through this book to seek scientific clarifications. The authors need to be congratulated on their efforts in writing this useful and timely book. The book provides a comprehensive review on all aspects of brinjal (eggplant, Solanum melongena) cultivation and also describes the efforts made in developing Bt brinjal to control its major lepidopteran pest, the fruit and shoot borer (FSB) – Leucinodes arbonalis”.

Dr. T.M. Manjunath
Current Science
Vol. 96, No. 7 in 10th April 2009 issue

“On the whole the book gives an in-depth account of technical and scientific clarifications regarding the biosafety and benefits of the Bt brinjal. It is a great source of information for the scientists, researchers, civil societies, students and the stakeholders about the implications and prospects of Bt brinjal. This book should serve as an important source as it provides a wealth of information about existing rigorous scientific regulatory approval process in India”.

Dr. Beena Pandey
Asian Biotechnology and Development Review
Vol. 11, No. 3, July 2009
http://www.ris.org.in/abdr_july2009.htm

ISAAA Videos Available Online

ISAAA has developed a series of videos in DVD and CD formats that document developing country experiences on crop biotechnology. These 12-19 minute videos are on Bt corn in the Philippines, tissue culture banana in East Africa, Bt cotton in India and China, and the Papaya Network of Southeast Asia. The videos including a 12-minute corporate video on ISAAA are now also available for viewing online. These are streaming videos that can be viewed while they are being downloaded. You may also view them full screen. Watch out for more upcoming ISAAA videos.

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Crop Biotech Update / Biofuels Supplement

What is the latest on crop biotechnology? Find out the latest world developments in crop biotechnology that are of relevance to developing countries. The Crop Biotech Update features concise news every week and is also available through the KC subscription service.

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