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What would be an appropriate separation distance between the conventional and transgenic crops to avoid potential cross-pollination?

April 26, 2017appropriate avoid conventional crops cross-pollination distance potential Separation transgenic

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What would be an appropriate separation distance between the conventional and transgenic crops to avoid potential cross-pollination?

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The seed industry uses a separation distance of 660 feet (40 rods) for seed fields by convention. There is nothing magical about this distance, however. Obviously, the greater the distance, the less likely the chance for cross-pollination.