GM Canola

Herbicide Tolerance

Herbicide-tolerant canola works similarly to other such crops. These canola varieties contain a gene that provides resistance to one of two broad spectrum, environmentally benign herbicides.

Source: Canola-council

This modified canola provides better weed control and reduces crop injury. It also improves farm efficiency by optimizing yield, using arable land more efficiently, saving time for the farmer, and increasing the flexibility of crop rotation. It also encourages the adoption of no-till farming-an important part of soil conservation practice.

Approved for:

Food Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, Philippines, US
Feed Canada, Japan, Philippines
Food and/or Feed Australia, US
Environment Australia, Canada, Japan, US
Marketing China, EU
Source: AGBIOS 2004

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Download the complete copy of the ISAAA Briefs on Global Status/Review of GM Crops - [Click Here]

SciDev.Net's dossier on GM crops - [Click here]

Global Status of Approved Genetically Modified Plants -  [Click here]
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