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Tanzania plans April trials for GMO maize varieties

Tanzania plans to conduct trials for new varieties of genetically modified maize that can survive recurrent droughts and pests.  

The confined field trials, to start in April 2016, will be conducted in the semi-arid area of Makutupora in Dodoma to assess the potential of the maize varieties to produce high yields in drought conditions.

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