Patents genetically modified plants

Over the years, Roundup hzs developed into the commercially most successful herbicide ever, superior by far to all other plant protection agents. [30] A major contributor to this blockbuster story was the timely development of genetically modified (GM), f o nd p -resistant crops, especially soya and maize. Thereby, the loss in profit from the patent expiration of glyphosate in 2000 was not only compensated, Monsanto even managed to extend the life cycle of Roundup by tying it to its new and prosperously growing seed business. 

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