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Welfare Gains from Application of First Generation Biotechnology in Indian Agriculture: The Case of Bt Cotton

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  • Ramasundaram, P.
  • Suresh, A.
  • Samuel, Josily
  • Wankhade, Shwetal

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  • Ramasundaram, P. & Suresh, A. & Samuel, Josily & Wankhade, Shwetal, 2014. "Welfare Gains from Application of First Generation Biotechnology in Indian Agriculture: The Case of Bt Cotton," Agricultural Economics Research Review, Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), vol. 27(1).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aerrae:170249
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.170249
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