Nibbles: GMO debate, IPCC report, SPC ag strategy, Teff, Biofortification conference, Urban protected areas, Costa Rican ecosystems

Our Nature Comment genebank paper used to both denigrate and promote GMOs. Must be doing something right.
Same thing likely to happen with Fifth Assessment Report?
SPC’s Land Resources Division new strategic plan. Good to see an important role for the Centre for Pacific Crops and Trees.
The future of teff. Two sides to every story. But does it feature in your breakfast?
Biofortification conference off the ground.
Urban protected areas: I wonder how many crop wild relatives are involved.
Costa Rican ecosystems in trouble: I wonder how many crop wild relatives are involved.