Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-NL-2010-78) for the placing on the market of herbicide-tolerant, increased oleic acid genetically modified soybean MON 87705 for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Monsanto

EFSA Journal

Volumn 10, Issue 10, 2012, Pages

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CP4 EPSPS; GMO; herbicide tolerant; human and animal health; import and processing; increased oleic acid; MON 87705; Regulation (EC) No 1829 2003; RNAi; soybean (Glycine max)

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EID: 85048828812     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2012.2909     Document Type: Article

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