Attitudes, perceptions, and trust. Insights from a consumer survey regarding genetically modified banana in Uganda

@article{Kikulwe2011AttitudesPA,
  title={Attitudes, perceptions, and trust. Insights from a consumer survey regarding genetically modified banana in Uganda},
  author={Enoch Kikulwe and Justus H. H. Wesseler and Jose B Falck-Zepeda},
  journal={Appetite},
  year={2011},
  volume={57},
  pages={401-413}
}
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