In the hands of a sample of rural Chinese farmers, varieties of rice genetically modified (GM) to be insect resistant reduce pesticide use and increase crop yields, according to a new study.
RICE RISING. Plants modified with insect-fighting genes grow well with little pesticide use. R. Hu/Chinese Acad. Science and F. Wang/Fuijang Acad.
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