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The introduction of genetically modified (GM) seeds in the United States and elsewhere has been followed by quick adoption and diffusion (James, 2000). Initially, GM technologies have focused on agronomic traits such as herbicide tolerance or insect resistance. Farmers have adopted these technologies in order to improve their productivity and decrease costs. Several economic studies have estimated the impact of the adoption of GM seed, generally concluding that adoption leads to significant economic gains.
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Lemarié, S., Marette, S. (2003). Substitution and Complementarities in the Biotechnology and Pesticide Markets: A Theoretical Framework. In: Kalaitzandonakes, N. (eds) The Economic and Environmental Impacts of Agbiotech. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0177-0_15
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