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Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by rodeo0070(m): 11:04am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Nigeria Approves Its First GMO Food Crop After nearly a decade of research by its own scientists, Nigeria has approved its first genetically modified (GM) food crop — pest-resistant cowpea. The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) decision to allow the environmental release of GM cowpea affirms the crop’s safety. It also paves the way for commercializing GM cowpea and making the seeds available to farmers. “Cowpea is the most important food grain legume in Nigeria,” said Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar, executive director of the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, which led the research. “The low yield of the crop in Nigeria is due to many constraints, particularly pod boring insects, which cause up to 90 per cent yield loss in severe infestation cases.” Cowpea is an important source of protein for millions of Nigerians and others in West Africa. Farmers typically apply pesticides six or seven times within a planting season in an attempt to control the destructive pod borer (Maruca vitrata) pest. The GM cowpea, which provides built-in resistance to the insect, will significantly decrease pesticide use, researchers said. It will also increase yields by about 20 percent, helping Nigeria to reduce its reliance on imports and achieve food security. Nigeria currently imports about 500,000 tonnes of cowpea annually to meet demand. Both the pod borer-resistant (PBR) cowpea and GM cotton, which Nigeria commercialized last July, rely on a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a natural occurring, soil-borne bacteria long used in organic agriculture, to control certain insect pests. Nigerian scientists who introduced the Bt gene into local varieties of cowpea found it confers near complete protection against the pod borer. Abubakar said scientists decided to venture into genetic modification in cowpea breeding because pest infestations had made cowpea farming difficult, economically unprofitable and even dangerous, as farmers were exposed to pesticide sprays. Dr. Abdourhamane Issoufou, country director of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), said Nigerian scientists worked with institutions in Ghana, Burkina Faso and Malawi to develop the Bt cowpea. Saidu Madagwa, executive secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), which coordinates agricultural research in Nigeria, said the council was proud to present Nigerians with the first home-grown genetically modified food crop. He said it has passed all necessary scientific and safety tests. Prof. Ishiyaku Mohammad, principal investigator in IAR’s cowpea project, explained that the GM cowpea is no different than conventional varieties. The only distinguishing factor is its resistance to Maruca infestation, he said. “The legume, which tastes just the same as its conventional counterpart, does not have any killer gene,” he said and farmers can replant the seeds if they wish. Chief Daniel Okafor, vice president of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), said the organization’s members are joyful at news of the approval. Farmers are willing and ready to adopt developmental technologies that reduce losses, increase yields and improve their livelihoods, he said. https://brandspurng.com/2019/01/31/nigeria-approves-its-first-gmo-food-crop/ 5 Likes
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Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by ValCon888: 11:46am On Jan 31, 2019 |
That's how it starts. Before you know it our women will start giving birth to deformed children. The two guys below me commented at the same time with me. But my network is 5G. You guys really tried but try again next time. 16 Likes
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Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by apelike: 11:46am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Second. Is it not beans I'm seeing Them want us to start giving birth to deformities! Very soon 4 Likes |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by TDonald: 11:46am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by soberdrunk(m): 11:46am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Buhari is working..... |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by Mdaz(m): 11:47am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Good research |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by Buffalowings3(m): 11:47am On Jan 31, 2019 |
ValCon888:Stop posting rubbish... 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by dimelo: 11:48am On Jan 31, 2019 |
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Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by gurunlocker: 11:49am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Na breed beans you give English like this.... 3 Likes |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by FirstSamurai: 11:49am On Jan 31, 2019 |
A popular crossing in high school biology that year |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by MrPRevailer(m): 11:49am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Bad news. BAD HEALTH. Research GMO crops. They only have side effects on the human body. Less nutrients than organic. More profit for farmers. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by Fuckdamod: 11:49am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Cowpea or beans?! Apc crooners trying to sound sophisticated but are stupid 3 Likes
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Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by chakula: 11:51am On Jan 31, 2019 |
A well come development. Let them make the seed available to the farmers to enable them farm it. |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by apelike: 11:52am On Jan 31, 2019 |
MrPRevailer:Africa has the lowest rate of cancer from the rest of the world. But by doing this we shall be competiting with the world for who have the highest cancer rate #SAYNOTOGMOCROP 9 Likes |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by Oldiesgoodies(f): 11:53am On Jan 31, 2019 |
They should tag the GMO beans and natural beans so we make our choice 9 Likes |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by ValCon888: 11:53am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Buffalowings3: 1 Like
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Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by MrPRevailer(m): 11:55am On Jan 31, 2019 |
apelike: Buhari at work. One country I read, I think Zimbabwe insulted the U.S for deceiving them to accept G.M.O. because of it's effects on his people. 6 Likes |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by akdjr(m): 11:55am On Jan 31, 2019 |
With was it happening now are you sure human being were not genetically modified before we became what we are now? Just saying. 1 Like |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by apelike: 11:55am On Jan 31, 2019 |
chakula:when your family started giving birth to giant heads and small weist. You will remember this your statement 4 Likes |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by Nobody: 11:56am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by Asquare84(m): 11:59am On Jan 31, 2019 |
Buffalowings3: Why |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by apelike: 11:59am On Jan 31, 2019 |
MrPRevailer:very bad move! We have the land Resources Comfortable weather And so on.... But why should we accept G.M.O..? The world are kicking against it 5 Likes |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by Asquare84(m): 12:01pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
This is bad 2 Likes |
Re: Genetically Modified Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Approved In Nigeria by dominusgai(m): 12:03pm On Jan 31, 2019 |
apelike:Hmm, there is not one food you are eating that has not been genetically modified from its original make. Not rice, oil, maize, potato. Nothing. 1 Like |
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