In some areas, farmers who grow genetically modified (GM) corn have to make sure there is a gap between GM and non-GM crops. What is the reason for leaving a gap between the crops?

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In some areas, farmers who grow genetically modified (GM) corn have to make sure there is a gap between GM and non-GM crops. What is the reason for leaving a gap between the crops?, so they can get large machinery into the fields, to prevent cross-pollination between GM and non-GM crops, to prevent disease spreading between crops, to prevent pests attacking crops

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To avoid unwanted outcome and undesired effect it is advisable to not mix GMO with non-GMO. If they cross-pollinate and result in successful fertilisation can produce variation which might be harmful for the farmers business and/or to the ecosystem,

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