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GM Crops: Myth or reality? (pdf 40kb)

This paper addresses the issue of whether the developing world can support public research into the potential of genetically modified crops to improve food production.

This report focuses on six types of data:
- Diversity of transformed crops and phenotypes
- Transgene groups
- Sources and types of genetic resources
- Field safety and regulatory status
- Research collaboration
- Advancement and distribution of improved seeds.

 

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