GM Seeds to be Produced in Costa Rica

DPL Semillas, a subsidiary of Monsanto, has been authorized to plant three GM maize varieties to produce seeds for export.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

The company DPL Semillas, a subsidiary of Monsanto, has received a favorable ruling by the National Biosafety Committee, to plant one or two acres of genetically modified corn.

"The request was made to plant seeds in order to multiply the amount and export them in their entirety. The modifications made to the seeds aim to increase resistance to pests and tolerance to a herbicide", reported Nacion.com.

Between 1991 and 2000 the Commission had already approved other applications for GM maize said Alex May, chief of the Commission.

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