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Getting it straight on biotech wheat and Roundup (Monday, April 28, 2003 -- CropChoice news) -- Last week's Washington Post story on genetically modified wheat elicited at least two letters to the editor. One writer cautioned that we should not assume Roundup is safe. The other clarified the regulatory structure for genetically modified crops. Those letters are available at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39779-2003Apr25.html The original Post story, 'The heartland wrestles with biotechnology,' can be found at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7480-2003Apr21.html Related stories: Maryland farmer wonders whether Roundup residue played role in low yielding legumes, greens; http://www.cropchoice.com/leadstry.asp?recid=1076 Studies show Roundup herbicide to be hormone disruptor; http://www.cropchoice.com/leadstry.asp?recid=998 Farmer funds promoting genetically engineered wheat? http://www.cropchoice.com/leadstry.asp?recid=1416