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Botanical Garden, Berne
New study finds agricultural biotechnology encourages biodiversity
July 30th, 2003
Genetically modified crops can have a number of positive impacts on biodiversity, including enabling growers to use less pesticides and less tillage, said Professor Klaus Ammann, head of the Botanical Garden in Berne, Switzerland, in his new study, "Biodiversity and Agricultural Biotechnology - A Review of the Impact of the Biotechnology on Biodiversity." "Loss of biodiversity is occurring in many parts of the globe, often at a rapid pace," said Ammann. "Biological diversity has emerged in the past decade as a key area of concern for sustainable development. It provides a source of significant economic, aesthetic, health, and cultural benefits." ...
Source: Biotech Week (2003-07-30)
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