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Approach gene edited crop claims 'with cynicism'

Claims that gene editing (GE) could produce food with a higher nutrient density or cope better with adverse weather should be approached with cynicism, visitors to Oxford Real Farming Conference heard.

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Approach gene edited crop claims 'with cynicism'

Claims that gene editing (GE) could produce food with a higher nutrient density or cope better with adverse weather should be approached with cynicism, visitors to Oxford Real Farming Conference heard....

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