Biotech Updates

Co-Existence Field Trials to Continue in Germany

May 25, 2007

Field trials aimed at investigating appropriate measures to ensure co-existence of conventional and genetically modified maize will be continued in 2007. Approximately 22.8 hectares of genetically modified Bt maize will be planted at five sites in Germany. The research program includes investigation of isolation distances, of the influence of intermediate crops; and of the climate and the orientation of the maize rows. The trials are coordinated by the Federal Agricultural Research Centre (FAL) and conducted by several national and provincial research Centers.

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