Benefits of Biotechnology - Pesticide Reduction

There is a substantial review on the environmental benefits of genetically modified crops in the Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences, 2002. Vol.11, pages 1-18. The authors R. H. Phipps and J. R. Park from the Centre for Dairy Research at The University of Reading have looked at theoretical and actual reductions in pesticide use since the introduction of GM crops.

Source: R. H. Phipps and J. R Park (2002). Environmental benefits of genetically modified crops: Global and European Perspectives on their ability to reduce pesticide use. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences, Vol.11(1) 1:18

 

Source: B. Coyette, I. Brants, Y. Fichet, D. Rouchouze. Environmental benefits of Roundup Ready® sugar beet.