European restrictions on genetically modified (GM) crops have driven BASF Plant ..

Science to intensify biotech cooperation activities in Asia Pacific with an agreement with China's National Institute of Biological Sciences (NIBS). This is another withdrawal that was criticized by Commissioner Philippe Busquin (Science and technology) in 14 March 2003 „Lack of information and public scepticism on agricultural biotechnology contribute to biotech companies leaving Europe" (IP/03/387).

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