The work, reported in Science (287, 303–305, 2000) is a significant step beyond the single-gene insertions typical of agricultural biotechnology so far. The three enzymes added to the rice ...

These promising results notwithstanding, Golden Rice is no panacea in the fight ... Note: Supplementary information is available on the Nature Biotechnology website. Stein, A.J. et al.

Skeptics consider golden rice little more than a public relations ploy by the biotechnology industry, which they say exaggerated its benefits. "Golden rice alone won't greatly diminish vitamin A ...

Golden Rice is the first genetically modified rice ... NAST reiterates its support for the use of modern biotechnology in plant breeding,” said the NAST’s agricultural sciences division.

This changes the colour of the wild rice to a golden colour. Beta carotene is needed by humans in order to make Vitamin A. The advantage of golden rice is that it can be used in areas where ...

Golden Rice is the first genetically modified rice ... “The country has also drafted the regulations on animal biotechnology but the policy has not been released,” it said.