Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-NL-2008-52) for the placing on the market of herbicide tolerant genetically modified soybean A5547-127 for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829–2003 from Bayer CropScience

EFSA Journal

Volumn 9, Issue 5, 2011, Pages

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Author keywords

A5547 127; glufosinate ammonium containing herbicides; GMO; herbicide tolerance; human and animal health; import and processing; pat gene; PAT protein; Regulation (EC) No 1829 2003; soybean (Glycine max)

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EID: 85009448676     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2147     Document Type: Article

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