Top five myths about genetic modification

The Conversation asked CSIRO scientist, Richard Richards, to look at the top five myths about genetic modification (GM), and correct the public record. Myth one: GM is just haphazard, imprecise cross…

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12 March 2012

New variety of salt-tolerant wheat could help address food shortages

By Justin Norrie, The Conversation

A new type of wheat bred with a gene that removes sodium from water can outgrow conventional strains by up to 25% in salty…

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Plant gene could lower cholesterol

University of Melbourne

Researchers have identified a gene in barley that is responsible for production of carbohydrate beta glucan. Beta glucan…

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Richard Richards

Chief Research Scientist Plant Industry
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