Journal: GM Crops & Food
Article Title: Biotechnology executive order opens door for regulatory reform and social acceptance of genetically engineered microbes in agriculture
doi: 10.1080/21645698.2024.2381294
Figure Lengend Snippet: Three case study microbial-based technologies are explored in this commentary: PROVEN® 40 from Pivot Bio, Poncho® VOTiVO® from BASF and BiomElixOne® from Folium Science. The table summarizes differences between the technologies based on characteristics and regulatory review. The case studies illustrate that modification techniques do not play as significant a role in determining regulatory review pathways. Use and purpose are more relevant criteria.
Article Snippet: Poncho® VOTiVO®, sold by the German-based chemical company BASF, is described to protect against nematodes and other insects through a combination of the chemical clothianidin and the microbe Bacillus firmus ., , Bacillus firmus is non-engineered in Poncho®VOTiVO® and has natural plant beneficial and nematocidal properties.
Techniques: Modification, Fertilizer, Mutagenesis, CRISPR, Zinc-Fingers, TALENs, Plasmid Preparation, Knock-Out, Expressing, Activity Assay, Introduce, Control