Genetically modified organisms (GMO) were introduced in Poland at the end of last century (soya and corn in feed) and caused many controversy. Little is known about to- days CITIZEN’S attitude to GMO, so the aim of the study was the questionnaire evaluation of it and the definition of mains fear causes. The questionnaire was given to two groups of people: employees at Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej (FOŚiGW) at Wrocław and Legnica and Internet users (N92). Main conclusions: knowledge about GMO raised and fear diminished, but the employees at FOŚiGW have to learn more.

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