The impacts of GM foods: Results from a randomized controlled trial of Bt eggplant in Bangladesh

We implemented a cluster randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of genetically modified eggplant (Bt brinjal) in Bangladesh. Our two primary outcomes were changes in yield and in pesticide costs. Cultivation of Bt brinjal raises yields by 3,564 kg/ha. This statistically significant impact...

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Main Authors: Ahmed, Akhter, Hoddinott, John F., Abedin, Naveen, Hossain, Nusrat
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association 2021
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142322

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