Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-UK-2009-76) for the placing on the market of soybean MON 87769 genetically modified to contain stearidonic acid, for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Monsanto

EFSA Journal

Volumn 12, Issue 5, 2014, Pages

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alpha linolenic acid; gamma linolenic acid; GMO; MON 87769; Regulation (EC) No 1829 2003; soybean (Glycine max (L). Merr.); stearidonic acid

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EID: 85027031756     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2014.3644     Document Type: Article

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