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Factors influencing adoption of genetically modified crops in Africa

Edward MabayaResearch Associate, Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, B75 Mann Library, Ithaca, NY14853, USA.Correspondence[email protected]
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Juliana FultonResearch Assistant, Cornell International Institute for Food and Agricultural Development, Cornell University, B75 Mann Library, Ithaca, NY14853, USA.View further author information
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Stella Simiyu-WafukhoProgramme Officer, Regulatory Affairs, African Agricultural Technology Foundation, PO Box 30709, Nairobi00100, Kenya.View further author information
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Francis Nang'ayoRegulatory Affairs Manager, African Agricultural Technology Foundation, PO Box 30709, Nairobi00100, Kenya.View further author information
Pages 577-591 | Published online: 05 Jun 2015

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