The products are often applied directly to seeds, which causes the chemical to be contained within the growing plant and protects it from the predation of insect pests.

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This new concept, which would allow start-up companies to go directly to investors on the internet with little or no regulation or disclosure, is contained in the JOBS Act working its way through Congress.

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