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GM Food and Precautionary Approach - Thoughts to Ponder

Recent Bt brinjal controversy has brought the issues of biotechnology, bio-safety and sustainable development to the forefront. On one hand it appears that each of these three concepts are mutually supportive and compatible, but a closer analysis reveals several areas of conflict and tension.

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