Environmental

‘Super-Weeds’ on the Rise Due to Spread of Genetically Engineered Crops

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2011.  At least 21 different species of weeds are found to be resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, commonly sold as Roundup and used across thousands of acres of “RoundUp Ready” genetically engineered (GE) crops, according to a series of studies in the current issue of Weed Science. Researchers also note that in addition to the amount of weeds that have become glyphosate-resistant, the size and strength of individual weeds have increased…

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