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First GMO modified, PVY resistant potato goes on sale in 2019 in Argentina

on December 29, 2018

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After 20 years of biotechnological research, the first GMO potato that is resistant to the PVY virus is said to go on sale to the public next year in Argentina. The potato's productive and economic benefits are estimated at 45 million dollars per year in the Argentine market alone. This transgenic potato is the result of an achievement by Technoplant,[Read More...]

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