Since its domestication some 9,000 years ago, maize (Zea mays L.; corn) has played an
increasing and diverse role in global agri-food systems. Global maize production has surged …

Genetic modification of crops has substantially focused on improving traits for desirable
outcomes. It has resulted in the development of crops with enhanced yields, quality, and …

Genetically engineered (GE) crops producing insecticidal proteins from Bacillus
thuringiensis (Bt)(mainly Cry proteins) have become a major control tactic for a number of …

The ability of plant somatic cells to dedifferentiate, form somatic embryos and regenerate
whole plants in vitro has been harnessed for both clonal propagation and as a key …

During the last decade, there have been many advances in research and technology that
have greatly contributed to expanded capabilities and knowledge in detection and …

A special regulatory regime applies to products of recombinant nucleic acid modifications. A
ruling from the European Court of Justice has interpreted this regulatory regime in a way that …

Grains are the main energy and carbohydrate sources for human nutrition globally.
Governmental and non-governmental authorities recommend whole grains as a healthy …

China is the world's second‐largest maize producer and consumer. In recent years, the
invasive fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) has adversely affected maize …

Population growth, climate change, and increasing human impact on land and aquatic
systems all pose significant challenges for current agricultural practices. Genetic …

The consistent increase in the global population, estimated to reach 9 billion people by
2050, poses a serious challenge for the achievement of global food security. Therefore, the …