The United States had the largest area of genetically modified crops worldwide in 2019, at 71.5 million hectares, followed by Brazil with a little over 52.8 million hectares.
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ISAAA. (November 21, 2021). Area of genetically modified (GM) crops worldwide in 2019, by country (in million hectares) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 24, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/271897/leading-countries-by-acreage-of-genetically-modified-crops/
ISAAA. "Area of genetically modified (GM) crops worldwide in 2019, by country (in million hectares)." Chart. November 21, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 24, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/271897/leading-countries-by-acreage-of-genetically-modified-crops/
ISAAA. (2021). Area of genetically modified (GM) crops worldwide in 2019, by country (in million hectares). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 24, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/271897/leading-countries-by-acreage-of-genetically-modified-crops/
ISAAA. "Area of Genetically Modified (Gm) Crops Worldwide in 2019, by Country (in Million Hectares)." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Nov 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/271897/leading-countries-by-acreage-of-genetically-modified-crops/
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