René Custers
Regulatory & Responsible Research Manager, VIB Flemish Institute of Biotechnology
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Q: would herbicide tolerant maize be beneficial to belgian farmers?
A: In Belgium, weeds in maize are mostly a problem in the early phases of the development of the crop. The application of current herbicides on non-GM maize may have a negative impact on the development of the maize, depending on the time of application and the concentration of herbicide used. Maize that would be tolerant to broad-spectrum herbicides, such as glyphosate would make weed control much easier, without a risk of effects on the development of the crop. It would also lead to a lower environmental impact from weed control, because the Environmental Impact Quotient of glyphosat [...]
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