Debunking the myths of GM crops for Africa: The case of Bt maize in Kenya
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Empirical evidence from research on Bt maize in Kenya puts to rest most concerns raised against GMOs (not responding to farmers’ needs, expensive, benefiting agro-business, risk of decreased biodiversity), but does indicate that contamination of local varieties is likely and buildup of insect resistance possible, requiring careful monitoring and evaluation.
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تاریخ انتشار 2004