Biotechnology: Information on Prices of Genetically Modified Seeds in the United States and Argentina

T-RCED/NSIAD-00-228 Published: Jun 29, 2000. Publicly Released: Jun 29, 2000.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the prices of genetically modified seeds, focusing on : (1) the prices of Roundup Ready soybeans and Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn seeds in the United States and Argentina; and (2) major reasons for any identified price differences between the two countries.

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