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Africa’s gene revolution: genetically modified crops and the future of African agriculture

Matthew Schnurr. 2019. Africa’s gene revolution: genetically modified crops and the future of African agriculture. McGill-Queen’s University...

Matthew Schnurr Matthew Schnurr

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People’s perceptions on sustainable intensification of genetically modified crops for food security and climate mitigation in Kenya

Worldwide, genetically modified (GM) crops are perceived as necessary for sustainable agriculture to enhance food security and mitigate climate change.

Virginia Gichuru Virginia Gichuru

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A Gene Revolution for Africa? Genetically Modified Crops and the Future of African Agriculture

Africa has emerged as the ‘final frontier’ in the global debate over the potential for Genetically Modified (GM) crops to alleviate poverty and hunger for smallholder farmers.

Matthew Schnurr Matthew Schnurr
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