The Agbiotech bulletin vol. 3, issue 7, july, 1995

The Agbiotech Bulletin Volume 3 Issue 7, July, 1995 Code Number: NL95025 Sizes of Files: Text: 50K No associated graphics The "How-To" of Ag-Biotech Communications A presentation made by M.H. Claxton to BIO '95. Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan was the first to recognize the major shifts that would occur as a result of new News Saskatoon Cereals Conference Highlights New Possibilities About 250 participants from eight countries gathered in Saskatoon June 10 to 13 to discuss how new biotech tools can be used to improve cereal grains. VIDO Vaccines Receive R&D Funding Saskatoon's Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) will receive federal funding to assist with the research and development of three genetically-engineered vaccines. The vaccines are designed to prevent common infectious diseases in beef, dairy cattle and swine. Blight Resistant Chickpeas Developed Breeding populations of chickpeas adapted to the Saskatchewan climate and incorporating resistance to ascochyta blight have been developed by the University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre (CDC). Genetic Modification for Leaf Wax May Yield Insect Tolerance Several strategies to genetically modify insect tolerance in crop plants are being studied under the Molecular Technologies Program at Agriculture Canada's Plant Research Centre (PRC) in Ottawa. Enzyme Immunoassay for Measuring Hormones Work at the Agriculture Canada Brandon Research Centre, coupled with recent advancements in assay technology, have led to the development and validation of an enzyme immunoassay for measuring progesterone in the blood plasma of beef cattle, swine and sheep. Canola Plastics On the Way It could be less than a decade before Canadian farmers are growing genetically-engineered canola which produces an organic compound used to make plastic, reports the Royal Bank's Agriculture Business Review. Montreal Selected for Biopharmaceutical Facility Bio-Intermediair of Groningen, The Netherlands, has selected Montreal, Quebec as the site for its North American Contract Manufacturing Facility for biopharmaceuticals. Soybean research yields results Research into developing a soybean which can be grown in northern climates is proving successful. Events AgBiotech International Conference in Saskatoon Organizers are gathering a slate of speakers from around the world to present at the AgBiotech International Conference (ABIC '96) to be held in Saskatoon June 11-14, 1996. New Biotech Opportunities Through Strategic Alliances National Workshop on Functional Foods Trends Plants as Factories The May 5, 1995 issue of Science contains a number of articles on trends in plant biotechnology. Among the more interesting trends is the use of plants as "factories" to produce a variety of chemicals, and even vaccines. Canadians Spend Least Work Time for Grocery Money Canadians and Americans are getting a great deal on their groceries. Issues Input = Yield: Teaching Teachers About Biotechnology A presentation made by Betty Gabert to BIO '95. The way science is taught and what is being taught in North American classrooms today is changing dramatically. There is a move away from pure science ( biology, chemistry, physics) to applied science and its impact on our everyday lives (science, technology and society). Alliances Diagnostic Technologies through Ag Canada CSP Foods Acquisitions Public-Private Sector Partnerships The following article is the first installment of a series based on a presentation to the Plant Science Department, University of Manitoba in November, 1994 by R.E. Morgan, Manager of Agricultural Research and Development with the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. Introduction TechTransfer Barley Research Agreement Signed Agriculture Canada's Brandon Research Centre and the three prairie Wheat Pools have signed a joint five-year agreement to develop new six-row, white-aleurone malting barley varieties for the western Canadian market. Finance Investment Analysts Comment on Biotech The following article, reprinted with permission from the May 1995 issue of KPMG's Biotechnology Report, presents the views of several investment analysts on assessing value in the biotech industry. Legal Notes Plant biotech hits patent hurdle in Europe Two legal decisions on patents could have serious implications for the biotechnology industry in Europe, according to a report in Seed Trade News. Resources DNA Service for Researchers Custom Immunological Services Agri-Food Network Newsletter Guide to Working Overseas Soil Test for Crude Available Biotech News on World-Wide Web American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) now provides their culture databases on CD-ROM. European Biotech 95: Gathering Momentum UN body brings biotech advances to developing world People Watch Copyright 1995 Agbiotech Bulletin