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12th May 2002

Genetically modified (GM) crops and plants in South America - Naked Scientists


Chris Smith

Sarah Urquhart

Shibley Rahman

Genetically modified crops and plants and biotechnology is increasingly used in South America. GM Soybean (roundup-ready) saves farmers large amounts of money on herbicides, and since the GM crops need less spraying, there are fewer residues left on the crop, making it safer.

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