Scientific Opinion updating the risk assessment conclusions and risk management recommendations on the genetically modified insect resistant maize 1507

EFSA Journal

Volumn 10, Issue 10, 2012, Pages

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Cry1F; cultivation; environment; food and feed safety; food and feed uses; GMO; import and processing; insect resistance; maize (Zea mays), 1507; risk assessment

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EID: 84903895965     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2012.2933     Document Type: Article

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