Genetically modified crops
GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS No Data 0 0.01 - 1 1 - 3 3 - 9 > 9 Area under GM crops (million ha, 2010) Chart 118: Genetically modified crops also becoming important in developing countries Area under GM crops (1996-2010) ha 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 IndustrialDeveloping Source: Clive James, ISAAA
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