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Biotech crops cause big jump in pesticide use

The rapid adoption by U.S. farmers of genetically engineered corn, soybeans and cotton has promoted increased use of pesticides, an epidemic of herbicide-resistant weeds and more chemical residues in foods.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5AG0QY20091117

2009-11-17

genetical engineering food toxin pesticide weed herbicide