New study debunks misconceptions about biotech crop research in Africa
Nairobi-Public institutions across Africa are conducting groundbreaking research to produce genetically modified (GM) crops, according to a new study by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). A new IFPRI study presents findings on the development of GM crops by public research institutes in four African countries-Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The first of its kind, this study assesses the state of biotech crop research, the types of genes being used, and the biosafety and regulatory challenges facing Africa.