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Chile as a key enabler country for global plant breeding, agricultural innovation, and biotechnology

Miguel Sánchez · 2020 · GM crops & food

Summary. Chile has become a global leader in seed production, particularly for counter-season markets and research. Between 2009 and 2018, Chile conducted over 1,000 seed-planting events for crop development and multiplication, including genetically modified seeds. Every major commodity crop with global cultivation status has undergone field testing in Chile. The country's new regulatory framework for plant breeding techniques positions it to maintain its role as a hub for agricultural biotechnology innovation.

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Sánchez, M.. (2020). Chile as a key enabler country for global plant breeding, agricultural innovation, and biotechnology. GM crops & food. https://doi.org/10.1080/21645698.2020.1761757

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DOI
10.1080/21645698.2020.1761757
Countries
Chile
Regions
South America
Categories
agtech, food-systems
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2026-04-28