Application (Reference EFSA-GMO-NL-2005-15) for the placing on the market of the insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant genetically modified maize 1507 × 59122, for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Mycogen Seeds, c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. as represented by Pioneer Overseas Corporation

EFSA Journal

Volumn 7, Issue 5, 2009, Pages

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59122 glufosinate ammonium; Cry1F; Cry34Ab1; Cry35Ab1; environment; feed; food; GMO; human and animal health; import; maize, 1507; PAT; processing; Regulation (EC) No 1829 2003

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EID: 85062104568     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1074     Document Type: Article

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