Malaysia Agricultural Biotechnology Annual 2014

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There are no significant developments to report since the 2013 report: 1) No GE crops are approved for planting; 2) GE papaya research approved in 2013 is still only for confined trials; 3) Only a few corn and soybean GE events have been authorized for import and market release; 4) The GE labeling guidelines are still not being enforced; and 5) Release of GE mosquitos to fight dengue is still pending. 

Malaysia Agricultural Biotechnology Annual 2014

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