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Effects of Bt maize on the reproduction and development of the freshwater snail Bulinus tropicus

K. Minnaar    
H. Bouwman    

Resumen

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of genetically modified crops onaquatic environments around agricultural land. Fresh water snails indicated effects duringembryonic development, and on the growth rate of survivors.

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