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canadiantomato

Italy's genebank at risk

canadiantomato
18 years ago

A few of you may be puzzled or frustrated by my obsession with genebanks and seed politics. The linked article may, in part, explain my concern.

Also worth noting is yesterday's press release from ISIS:

http://www.i-sis.org.uk/GMCANCEP.php

Jennifer

Here is a link that might be useful: article

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