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Anderson, R. M. (2003). How big will it grow? The fortunes of Roundup Ready corn. Agri Marketing, 41, S4-S7.

Roundup Ready traits in soybean, canola and cotton very popular

Roundup Ready corn growing in popularity in United States, Canada, China, Argentina, but foreign sales minimal

can also get corn with corn borer and rootworm protection

no insecticides needed, only one herbicide treatment per season (Roundup)

Cornell University. (2002, November). Scientists develop tough-to-beat rice. The Plate, NA.

two E. Coli genes inserted into rice allow it to grow in hostile environmental conditions

plants can produce the sugar trehalose, which helps them survive

important for farmers in developing countries where arable land scarce

European Information Service. (2003, February). Genetic engineering: Industry extols virtues of biotechnology for developing countries. European Report, 463.

Chinese farmers growing Bt corn increased income by $500 per hectare in 2002

three-quarters of almost 6 million farmers growing genetically modified crops in 2002 were in developing countries

genetically modified crops significantly improve quality of life for poor farmers

Friends of the Earth. (2002). New US report sounds alarm about crops genetically engineered with drugs and chemicals.

http://www.foei.org/media/2002/0711.html

over 300 field trials of genetically engineered biopharmaceuticals crops in secret locations in US

most are in genetically modified corn crops

potential cross-pollenation of nearby food crops

Kohl, D. (2001). GM food - Another view. The Nation, 272, 7.

genetically modified rice synthesizes beta carotene in edible portion of plant, not in leaves

prevents vitamin A deficiency which is rampant in Southeast Asia

saves lives, saves vision in thousands of children annually

Lessick, M., Keithley, J., Swanson, B, & Lemon, B. (2002). Genetically ...

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