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2009-09-09 | permalink
DuPont gets Canada’s OK for Optimum GAT trait in corn and soybean
DuPont Co. has received Canadian regulatory approval for its Optimum GAT trait in corn and soybean seeds. The company said the Canadian government approved the seeds, which are genetically modified to resist weed killers, for cultivation, animal feed and food. DuPont is developing Optimum GAT to compete with Monsanto Co.’s Roundup Ready trait, which helps crops resist glyphosate, an herbicide. DuPont says Optimum GAT also gives protection against another class of weed killers.
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2009-09-09 | permalink
DuPont gets Canada’s OK for Optimum GAT trait in corn and soybean
DuPont Co. has received Canadian regulatory approval for its Optimum GAT trait in corn and soybean seeds. The company said the Canadian government approved the seeds, which are genetically modified to resist weed killers, for cultivation, animal feed and food. DuPont is developing Optimum GAT to compete with Monsanto Co.’s Roundup Ready trait, which helps crops resist glyphosate, an herbicide. DuPont says Optimum GAT also gives protection against another class of weed killers.
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