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Genetic modification can improve crop yields — but stop overselling it
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Nature 621, 470-473 (2023)
doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-02895-w
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Competing Interests
M.K.-B. has accepted an offer of employment from Corteva Agriscience, due to begin in April 2024. D.W. holds equity in Computomics, which advises plant breeders. D.W. advises KWS SE, a plant breeder and seed producer.