Scientific Opinion supplementing the conclusions of the environmental risk assessment and risk management recommendations on the genetically modified insect resistant maize 1507 for cultivation

EFSA Journal

Volumn 10, Issue 11, 2012, Pages

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Author keywords

1507, Cry1F; environmental safety; GMO; insect resistance; maize (Zea mays); mathematical modelling; non target Lepidoptera

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EID: 85078394361     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2012.2934     Document Type: Article

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