Gene editing law will 'fail to address' food security goals

The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has warned the UK Government’s gene editing legislation will ‘fail to address food security goals’ as currently drafted. By Ewan Pate and Abi Kay.

Abi Kay
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Gene editing law will 'fail to address' food security goals

The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has warned the UK Governments gene editing legislation will fail to address food security goals as currently drafted. By Ewan Pate and Abi Kay. In a briefing...

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