Opinion of the Scientific Panel on genetically modified organisms [GMO]on an application (Reference EFSA-GMO-NL-2005-12) for the placing on the market of insect-resistant genetically modified maize 59122, for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. and Mycogen Seeds, c/o Dow Agrosciences LLC

EFSA Journal

Volumn 5, Issue 4, 2007, Pages

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CRY34Ab1; CRY35Ab1; DAS 59122 7; environment; feed; food; glufosinate containing herbicide; GMO; human and animal health; import; insect resistance; maize; pat gene; PAT protein; Regulation (EC) No 1829 2003; tolerance

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EID: 85062079125     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2007.470     Document Type: Article

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