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January 15, 2009
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BIOTECHNOLOGY ISSUES FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Biosafety education relevant to genetically engineered crops for academic and non-academic stakeholders in East Africa
Sengooba, T.,
Program for Biosafety Systems, East Africa, International Food Policy Research Institute, Kampala, Uganda.
Grumet, R., Department of Horticulture, Graduate Program in Genetics, Plant and Soil Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing MI, USA.
Hancock, J., Department of Horticulture, Graduate Program in Genetics, Plant and Soil Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing MI, USA.
Zawedde, B., Program for Biosafety Systems, East Africa, International Food Policy Research Institute, Kampala, Uganda.
Kitandu, L., Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives, Plant Health Services, Lake Zone, Shinyanga, Tanzania.
Weebadde, C., World Technology Access Program, Institute of International Agriculture 266, Plant and Soil Sciences Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
Karembu, M., International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications AfriCenter, C/o International Potato Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenya, E., Acting Dean School of Pure and Applied Science, Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya.
Meredia, K., Institute of International Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
Nampala, P., Uganda National Academy of Science, Kampala, Uganda.
Ochanda, J.O., Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Quemada, H., Biotechnology and Biodiversity Interface Grant Program, Biology Department, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
Rubindamayugi, M., Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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RESEARCH ARTICLES

Bioconversion of apple pomace into a multienzyme bio-feed by two mixed strains of Aspergillus niger in solid state fermentation
Zhong-Tao, S., College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, P.R. China.
Lin-Mao, T., College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, P.R. China.
Cheng, L., College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, P.R. China.
Jin-Hua, D., College of Food Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University Tai'an, P. R. China.
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Efficient Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of Malus zumi (Matsumura) Rehd using leaf explant regeneration system
Xu, J., Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetic and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China.
Wang, Y.Z., Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetic and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China.
Yin, H.X., Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetic and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China.
Liu, X.J., Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetic and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China.
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Genetic variability for waxy genes in Argentinean bread wheat germplasm
Vanzetti, L.S., Grupo de Biotecnología y Rec. Genéticos, INTA EEA Marcos Juárez, Córdoba, Argentina.
Pflüger, L.A., Instituto de Recursos Biológicos CIRN-INTA, INTA Castelar, Castelar, Buenos Aires Argentina.
Rodriguez-Quijano, M., Unidad de Genética, Departamento de Biotecnología, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos, Universidad Politécnica, Madrid, España.
Carrillo, J.M., Unidad de Genética, Departamento de Biotecnología, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos, Universidad Politécnica, Madrid, España.
Helguera, M., Grupo de Biotecnología y Rec. Genéticos, INTA EEA Marcos Juárez, Córdoba, Argentina.
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RAPD analysis of seized marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) in Turkey
Pinarkara, E.,
Department of Animal Sciences, Biometry-Genetics Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey.
Kayis, S.A., Department of Animal Sciences, Biometry-Genetics Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University,  Campus, Konya, Turkey.
Hakki, E.E., Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey.
Sag, A., Institute of Forensic Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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REVIEW ARTICLE

Utilization and biodegradation of starch stillage (distillery wastewater)
Krzywonos, M.,
Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
Cibis, E., Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
Miśkiewicz, T., Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
Ryznar-Luty, A., Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
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SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Two LTR Retrotransposon elements within the abscisic acid gene cluster in Botrytis cinerea B05.10, but not in SAS56
Zhao, M., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
Zhou, Y., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
Tan, Y., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
Song, W., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
Li, Z., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
Tan, H., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
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Bioinformatics and Biotechnology

Two LTR Retrotransposon elements within the abscisic acid gene cluster in Botrytis cinerea B05.10, but not in SAS56
Zhao, M., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
Zhou, Y., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
Tan, Y., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
Song, W., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
Li, Z., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
Tan, H., Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.
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Biosafety

Biosafety education relevant to genetically engineered crops for academic and non-academic stakeholders in East Africa
Sengooba, T.,
Program for Biosafety Systems, East Africa, International Food Policy Research Institute, Kampala, Uganda.
Grumet, R., Department of Horticulture, Graduate Program in Genetics, Plant and Soil Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing MI, USA.
Hancock, J., Department of Horticulture, Graduate Program in Genetics, Plant and Soil Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing MI, USA.
Zawedde, B., Program for Biosafety Systems, East Africa, International Food Policy Research Institute, Kampala, Uganda.
Kitandu, L., Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives, Plant Health Services, Lake Zone, Shinyanga, Tanzania.
Weebadde, C., World Technology Access Program, Institute of International Agriculture 266, Plant and Soil Sciences Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
Karembu, M., International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications AfriCenter, C/o International Potato Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenya, E., Acting Dean School of Pure and Applied Science, Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya.
Meredia, K., Institute of International Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
Nampala, P., Uganda National Academy of Science, Kampala, Uganda.
Ochanda, J.O., Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Quemada, H., Biotechnology and Biodiversity Interface Grant Program, Biology Department, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
Rubindamayugi, M., Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Environmental Biotechnology

Utilization and biodegradation of starch stillage (distillery wastewater)
Krzywonos, M.,
Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
Cibis, E., Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
Miśkiewicz, T., Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
Ryznar-Luty, A., Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Genetic variability for waxy genes in Argentinean bread wheat germplasm
Vanzetti, L.S., Grupo de Biotecnología y Rec. Genéticos, INTA EEA Marcos Juárez, Córdoba, Argentina.
Pflüger, L.A., Instituto de Recursos Biológicos CIRN-INTA, INTA Castelar, Castelar, Buenos Aires Argentina.
Rodriguez-Quijano, M., Unidad de Genética, Departamento de Biotecnología, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos, Universidad Politécnica, Madrid, España.
Carrillo, J.M., Unidad de Genética, Departamento de Biotecnología, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos, Universidad Politécnica, Madrid, España.
Helguera, M., Grupo de Biotecnología y Rec. Genéticos, INTA EEA Marcos Juárez, Córdoba, Argentina.
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RAPD analysis of seized marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) in Turkey
Pinarkara, E.,
Department of Animal Sciences, Biometry-Genetics Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey.
Kayis, S.A., Department of Animal Sciences, Biometry-Genetics Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University,  Campus, Konya, Turkey.
Hakki, E.E., Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey.
Sag, A., Institute of Forensic Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Plant Biotechnology

Bioconversion of apple pomace into a multienzyme bio-feed by two mixed strains of Aspergillus niger in solid state fermentation
Zhong-Tao, S., College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, P.R. China.
Lin-Mao, T., College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, P.R. China.
Cheng, L., College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, P.R. China.
Jin-Hua, D., College of Food Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University Tai'an, P. R. China.
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Efficient Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of Malus zumi (Matsumura) Rehd using leaf explant regeneration system
Xu, J., Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetic and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China.
Wang, Y.Z., Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetic and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China.
Yin, H.X., Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetic and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China.
Liu, X.J., Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetic and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China.
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RAPD analysis of seized marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) in Turkey
Pinarkara, E.,
Department of Animal Sciences, Biometry-Genetics Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey.
Kayis, S.A., Department of Animal Sciences, Biometry-Genetics Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University,  Campus, Konya, Turkey.
Hakki, E.E., Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, Campus, Konya, Turkey.
Sag, A., Institute of Forensic Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Process Biotechnology
Utilization and biodegradation of starch stillage (distillery wastewater)
Krzywonos, M.,
Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
Cibis, E., Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
Miśkiewicz, T., Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
Ryznar-Luty, A., Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Wrocław University of Economics, Komandorska, Wrocław, Poland.
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