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+ NON-GM DROUGHT-RESISTANT RICE IN PIPELINE Japanese researchers have made progress in breeding non-GM drought- resistant rice, intended for planting in Africa and other dry regions. hftp://www.lobbywatch.org/archive2.asp?arcid=8165 + GM DROUGHT TOLERANT MAIZE WAY BEHIND NON-GM During March 2007, the South African authorities gave Monsanto permission to conduct GM drought tolerant maize field trim in South Africa. The African Centre for Biosafety released a report on the issue, pointing out that drought tolerance is at Meet 8-10 years away from commercialisation. Nevertheless, GM drought tolerant crops are bang used as PR tools by biotech lobbyists to promote acceptance of GM crops, expand existing markets and develop new markets. Finally, the report points out that traditional breeding, marker assisted selection, and building up organic content of the soil are proven methods of dealing with drought. hfto://www.gmwatch.org/archive2.asr)?arcid=7969 + PHILIPPINES NEW NON-GM DROUGHT-RESISTANT CORN A Philippines scientist has developed a new non-GM corn variety that was able to survive a drought for 29 days. httr)://www..qmwatch.org/archive2.asp?arcid=8361 + INDIGENOUS RICE BETTER THAN GM FOR DEALING WITH STRESS A New Delhi based NGO, together with farmers from nine Indian stag, has developed a register documenting over 2,000 indigenous rice varieties. They say GM rice strains are not only costly to cultivate but also are a poor match to the native strains in fighting pests, diseases and environmental fluctuations. hftp:/Afvww.qmwatch.org/archive2.asp?arcid=8359 + BODY BLOW TO GRAIN BORER The larger grain borer is taking a beating from CIMMYT (Intemation Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre) breeders in Kenya as a now non-GM African maize withstands the onslaught of one of the most damaging pests. hftp://www-omwatch.orglarchive2.asp?arcid=8361 4. MORE NON-GM DEVELOPMENTS in 2007 *Non-GM process for allergen-free peanuts *Non-GM approach to Striga-resistant cowpeas in Africa *High-yielding, soybean cyst nematodes-resistant non-GM soybeans *Non-GM beans developed for harsh Mediterranean conditions *Gates Foundation supports non-GM b-carotine rich sweet potato in Africa *Non-GM success in combating cassava mosaic virus in Africa *Non-GM solution farad for cassava root-rot devastation in Africa *Non-GM technology reduces atlathxdns in maize in Nigeria *Iron-fortified non-GM maize cuts anaemia rates inchildren *New non-GM drought-resistant corn *Non-GM rice with trial leaf blight-resistance genes developed *Non-GM salt-resistant wheat *Dutch researcher bred non-GM fungi resistant tomato *Non-GM tomatoes made to drink less water *U.S. grape researcher breeds non-GM vines resistant to Pierre's Disease *Non-GM method to produce vinrs4esrs4ant brassie crops *Austro-Indian non-GM research cuts 50% of cotton insecticides, adds 75% profitability