The trial will test whether the genetically modified (GM) wheat plants are able to carry out photosynthesis more efficiently in the field and whether this trait could result in a higher yielding crop. The wheat has been modified to convert sunlight into chemical energy (photosynthesis) more efficiently, boosting growth.
If permission is granted, it may indicate a softening of opposition to outdoor GM trials.
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