WRM information sheets on GE tree research
First posted: August 2014
Forest tree species being manipulated:
hybrid aspen (populus)
Aim of genetic manipulation
biomass yield
Those carrying out the research:
Other information
WRM information sheets on GE tree research
First posted: August 2014
Forest tree species being manipulated:
Hybrid aspen (populus)
Aim of genetic manipulation
WRM information sheets on GE tree research
First posted: August 2014
Forest tree species being manipulated:
Oil Palm
Rubber
Aim of genetic manipulation
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