The first genetically-engineered crop in Nigeria (insect-resistant cowpea) was approved for general release following an ex ante assessment and capacity building on regulatory issues by the Program for Biosafety Systems.
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| Format: | Informe técnico |
| Language: | Inglés |
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2019
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/124463 |
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