Terminator seeds

GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic use restriction technology
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:GURT
genetic use restriction technology
gptkbp:announced 1998
gptkbp:bannedIn gptkb:India
gptkb:United_Nations_Convention_on_Biological_Diversity
gptkbp:benefit protect intellectual property of seed companies
gptkbp:controversy biodiversity
food security
farmers' rights
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Monsanto
gptkbp:effect seeds become sterile after first harvest
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Terminator seeds
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction genetic modification
gptkbp:notCommerciallyAvailable true
gptkbp:opposedBy environmental groups
farmers' organizations
gptkbp:purpose prevent farmers from replanting harvested seeds
gptkbp:riskFactor increase dependency on seed companies
threaten traditional farming practices
gptkbp:usedIn agriculture
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monsanto
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5