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7.7 GENETICALLY ENGINEERED (GE) TREES

The proponents of biotechnology industry claim that trees that are genetically altered grow faster and yield better quality of wood in extreme temperatures. Thus they are a boon to forestry in dealing with climate change.


 

Historical backgroundIs GE trees safer than GM crops?Who are behind developing GE trees and why?In INDIA