The AgBiotech Bulletin, Volume 1, Issue 4 July/August 1993

The AgBiotech Bulletin, Volume 1, Issue 4 July/August 1993 AG-WEST BIOTECH INC. Code: NL93009 Size of Files: Text: 46K Graphics: No associated graphics files Contents Five Star Evaluation for Ag-West Biotech A recent study conducted by Dr. Jim Hay indicated that Ag-West Biotech (AWB) has made important contributions to the development and nurturing of the agricultural biotechnology community in Saskatchewan. Global Thinking Imperative Speaking at the official opening of Plant Genetic Systems (Canada) Inc. (PGS) in Saskatoon, Mr. Gerard Van Acker, CEO of the Investment Company of Flanders said that success in agbiotechnology should be directed by a global vision and fueled by broad-based venture capital. Saskatoon Means Biotech "Pssst. There's something big happening here in Saskatoon but it's been kept quiet. It's called biotechnology. In particular, agricultural biotechnology. BIONET Participants at the 10th Annual Meeting of Bionet established a set of action guidelines which would help improve public awareness of biotechnology. Attributes for Biotech Management Biotechnology is the external manifestation of the genius of the scientist. The most magnificent part is the intellect and grit of the people behind the discovery and the people who facilitate the development of that discovery from the conceptual stage through to the hands of the consumer. Jurassic Park Response According to a study carried out in the United States, the fifty-eight percent of the adults who have had exposure to the concepts of the book and movie Jurassic Park believe scientists will eventually be able to recreate life from the genetic material of extinct animals. Regulations and Competitiveness The government sub-committee on Regulations and Competitiveness has released a highlight booklet which outlines the federal philosophy and approach to regulatory review. It identifies six primary issues for change. Transgenic Wheat Breakthrough The Cereal Biotechnology Team has now successfully achieved the production of fertile transgenic wheat plants carrying various marker genes. The key to this research breakthrough was the development of an enhanced regeneration system (ERS) with the capacity to produce large number of somatic embryos and plants within a short period. 5th Annual NABC Conference The recent National Agricultural Biotechnology Council conference hosted by the University of Purdue in Indiana dealt with the emerging issues of consumer confidence and information needs. Pest Management Alternatives Office Recent consultation with special interest groups has given the federal governments Pest Management Alternatives Office (PMAO) a solid operations strategy. Biotechnology & Food Seminar A Biotechnology and Food Seminar, sponsored by Ag-West Biotech Inc., was held on Tuesday, May 4, 1993 in Saskatoon with 90 people present. People Watch Foundation for Animal Care Saskatchewan Inc. BIO VIDO IBAC Agriculture Institute of Canada SRC Wilbur-Ellis Network Notes NABC Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) Monsanto Continues Biotech Work SIAST Plant Genetic Systems (PGS) Ag-Canada Plants Food and Fibre SUS Triglycerides in Flax NMR Used to Measure Hydration in Barley IRAP Funding Update Biotechnology Publication Canadian Section of the American Oil Chemists' Society Contact International Inc. Pacific Rim Conference UWBC Legal News Plant Breeders Rights Updat