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Published time: 2 Feb, 2017 13:45
Researchers in Hertfordshire will test out the new GM wheat, which has been genetically engineered to use sunlight more efficiently and has reportedly boosted yields by up to 40 percent.
However, critics argue GM is not the solution to global food shortages, which can be solved by addressing systemic issues such as food waste and poverty.
So far, the GM wheat crop in question has only been tested in the greenhouse, where it delivered increased yields of 20 to 40 percent.
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