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23 March 2023
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Precision breeding technology legislation receives Royal Assent

Legislation governing the use of precision breeding technology has received Royal Assent, enabling plant scientists to begin developing more nutritious and resilient crops.
20 January 2022
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New legislation granted to progress plant gene editing in UK

Following the UK’s departure from the EU, DEFRA has put into place new legislation to cut bureaucracy for gene editing in plant research.
28 September 2021
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‘Unlocking power of gene editing to protect the natural environment’ - the Earlham Institute comments

The Government has published plans for how it will support UK scientists to unlock the potential benefits of gene editing, but the Earlham Institute warns greater detail is needed along with funding commitments for plant science.
16 November 2018
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Space-inspired speed breeding for crop improvement

Technology first used by NASA to grow plants extra-terrestrially is fast tracking improvements in a range of crops.

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