[19/07/2007] [ES] Andalusians want more information on GMOs

The Consumers Union of Andalusia (UCA) has conducted a survey to investigate consumers’ perceptions of genetically modified foods. According to the survey, 80 percent of Andalusians wish more information on GMOs and the opposition towards GM food is surprisingly low.[more]

[13/10/2006] [ES] First study on co-existence of maize in real field situations

The first study on cross-fertilization between Bt and conventional maize in real situations of co-existence in two regions of Spain has been published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal. The authors recommend the establishment of isolation distances of 20 metres and the planting of ...[more]

[06/09/2006] [ES] Ministry of Agriculture proposes tight rules

The draft of the Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) on co-existence of GMO and GMO-free cultivations details even stricter rules than recommended in a report requested from scientific experts in the Bio-Surveillance Commission.  The latest draft by MAPA obliges a minimum isolation distance of 220 metres ...[more]


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