ENN, June 10, 2008
Summary: According to the report, conventional, non-GM breeding techniques are making remarkable progress in developing crops that can tolerate heat, floods and drought. A new Asian rice, due to go on the market next year, can stand being submerged for two weeks without affecting yields, while a new African one flowers early in the morning, escaping the heat of the day.
But, it says, "the patent grab is sucking up money and resources that could be spent on affordable, farmer-based strategies for survival". Read more...
But, it says, "the patent grab is sucking up money and resources that could be spent on affordable, farmer-based strategies for survival". Read more...
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