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Nature 399, 727-728 (24 June 1999) | doi:10.1038/21516
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Farm-scale evaluation of GM crops explained
L. G. Firbank1, A. M. Dewar2, M. O. Hill3, M. J. May2, J. N. Perry4, P. Rothery3, G. R. Squire5 & I. P. Woiwod4
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The first genetically modified (GM) crops being proposed for commercial planting in the United Kingdom have been altered to make them less sensitive to broad-spectrum herbicides. These crops are intended to allow more efficient weed management and herbicide regimes for the farmer, reduced frequency and quantity of herbicide applications, and increased market share for the suppliers.
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