GENETICALLY-ENGINEERED TREES: A "CURE" WORSE THAN THE DISEASE
by Rachel Smolker
http://www.commondreams.org/views/2015/03/04/genetically-engineered-trees-cure-worse-disease
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Two studies have found Bt cotton in India limited in terms of socio-economic and agroecological benefits. Bt cotton in low-yield rainfed areas is not economically viable, increasing the risks of farmer bankruptcy and suicide. […]
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This report identifies knowledge gaps relating to new plant breeding techniques. Current biosafety regulations are a good base, but insufficient in themselves, to address uncertainties, so further research before commercialisation is recommended. […] |
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