Factors Influencing Isolation Distances
Many factors influence the width required for isolation. A major criterion is the crop species, since isolation distances often must be calculated according to pollen weight. Other influential criteria include the size and shape of fields, GM-contamination tolerance levels and, especially, local wind direction and weather conditions.
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