The case for joint action on biotechnology in Africa
What are the main issues that African nations face in forthcoming negotiations on biotechnology and biosafety?
Source: The International Institute for Sustainable Development
4 June 2007 | EN
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The role of non-GM biotechnology in developing world agriculture
An overview of the various ways in which techniques that do not involve genetic modification can helping plant breeders to develop and propagate new crop varieties.
1 February 2006 | EN
Could genetically modified foods be a new source of allergens?
The allergy issue has raised many concerns about GM food, which have important implications. This policy brief by Clare Mills attempts to put concerns into perspective.