Genetically modified corn, soybeans found growing at Shimizu port
Japan Today, Monday, December 13, 2004
http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=&id=321809

TSUKUBA — Genetically modified corn and soybeans have grown wild at Shimizu port in Shizuoka Prefecture, the first such discovery in Japan, citizen groups opposing GM foods said Monday.

They also said GM rapeseed has been found growing wild near Hakata port in Fukuoka Prefecture. The discovery of the GM rapeseed follows its detection at ports in six other prefectures — Ibaraki, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi, Mie and Hyogo. (Kyodo News)

Go to a Print friendly Page

Email this Article to a Friend

Back to the Archive