AUS – New GM cotton approved for market

Commercial release of cotton genetically modified for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance (Bollgard® 3 ThryvOn cotton with XtendFlex® Technology)Source: Office of the Gene Technology RegulatorAustralia’s Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has issued license DIR 216 to Bayer CropScience Pty. Ltd., authorizing the commercial release of cotton genetically modified (GM) for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance. The GM cotton contains 4 introduced genes from