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2007-02-25 | permalink
GM sugar beet could bring end to weed beet misery
Fears that growing genetically modified herbicide tolerant (GMHT) oilseed rape and sugar beet will create uncontrollable super-weeds are unfounded, recent research suggests. Indeed, herbicide-tolerant beet could offer a fresh start in the weed beet battle. However, some management practices would need to change, the study by Rothamsted Research and ADAS concludes.
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2007-02-25 | permalink
GM sugar beet could bring end to weed beet misery
Fears that growing genetically modified herbicide tolerant (GMHT) oilseed rape and sugar beet will create uncontrollable super-weeds are unfounded, recent research suggests. Indeed, herbicide-tolerant beet could offer a fresh start in the weed beet battle. However, some management practices would need to change, the study by Rothamsted Research and ADAS concludes.
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