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2007-05-09 | permalink
GE crop research on Hawaii lacks real success
The University of Hawai’i is conducting genetically modified crop research on bananas, tomatoes, petunias and lettuce in an effort to develop hardier, disease-resistant plants. Researchers at UH’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources also are trying to develop sugar cane that’s genetically modified to produce a vaccine to protect against rotavirus — a viral infection that can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting in young children.
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2007-05-09 | permalink
GE crop research on Hawaii lacks real success
The University of Hawai’i is conducting genetically modified crop research on bananas, tomatoes, petunias and lettuce in an effort to develop hardier, disease-resistant plants. Researchers at UH’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources also are trying to develop sugar cane that’s genetically modified to produce a vaccine to protect against rotavirus — a viral infection that can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting in young children.
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