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Bt Cotton in India: A Review of Adoption, Government Interventions and Investment Initiatives

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  • Shah, Deepak K., 2012. "Bt Cotton in India: A Review of Adoption, Government Interventions and Investment Initiatives," Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, vol. 67(3), pages 1-11.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:inijae:204820
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.204820
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