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Technologies for a better farming future [1]

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If one gene is good, more genes are better. That's the mantra of plant biologists working to improve crops. Already, companies have engineered varieties that carry both herbicide and insect resistant genes.

Publication Date: 
11/02/2010
Elizabeth Pennisi [2]
Science [3]
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Food Security [4], Agriculture [5], Agricultural Research [6], Plant Breeding [7]
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