Friday, July 13, 2012

GM wheat scientists at Rothamsted make plea to protesters

Scientists developing genetically modified wheat are asking campaigners not to ruin their experimental plots, but come in for a chat instead. The trial at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, Herts, uses wheat modified to deter aphids, an insect pest. The protest group Take the Flour Back has vowed to "decontaminate" the site unless the research is halted. See full Article.