GM maize
21 Feb
So, in Europe, despite the strong opposition of Anti GM groups EFSA still continues to authorize the import of Glyphosate tolerant GM Maize and other GM maize including the ones carrying Cry 1Ab genes, like MON810 and Bt11.
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