The economic status and performance of plant biotechnology in 2003: adoption, research and development in the United States.

Runge CF and Ryan B (2003). University of Minnesota (prepared for Council for Biotechnology Information).

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Abstract or Summary:

Overview of US plant biotech agricultural plantings, trait development and development portfolio of the major technology providers: Syngenta, Bayer Crop Sciences, Dupont, Dow, BASF and Monsanto. Listing of US corn, soya, cotton, canola, potato, rice and sugarbeet production approvals for human consumption and livestock feed with dates. Listing of held testing permits for GM crops in the US from 2001-2003. Biotechnology has created jobs with above average wages. Listing of US public institutions engaged in Plant biotechnology field studies by state, commodity and trait: 2001-2003. Economic value of biotech traits estimated at state level.

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