Call Prefix : PR-MS

Call Suffix : 2006

Call Cutter : BIC781

Location : SEARCA Library

Format : Printed

Series : Pocket K

Publisher : ISAAA SEA Center,

Publication Date : January 2006

Publication Place : Manila, Philippines :

Summary : The year 2005 marks the first decade of the commercialization of genetically modifed (GM) or biotech crops. 2005 also saw the planting of the billionth acre of biotech crops by one of 8.5 million farmers around the globe. The year saw a total of 90.o million hectares (mha) planted to biotech crops, representing a sustained double-digit growth rate of 11%, or an increase of mha (see Figure 1). Biotech crops were grown by approximately 8.5 million farmers in 21 countries, 90% of whom were resource-poor farmers from developing countries, whose increased incomes from biotech crops contributed to the alleviation of poverty.