Since the first commercial cultivation of genetically modified plants in 1996, they have been modified to be tolerant to the herbicides glufosinate and glyphosate, to be resistant to virus damage as in Ringspot virus-resistant GM papaya, grown in Hawaii, and to produce the Bt toxin, an insecticide that is documented as non-toxic to mammals.

Since that time, cultivation of poorer varieties has been reduced and new technologies and methods have improved the quality considerably.

Since the 1980s, the countries in which coca is grown have come under political and economic pressure from the United States to restrict the cultivation of the crop, in order to reduce the supply of cocaine on the international market.

Since 1 March 1994, the penalties for cannabis use are from two months to a year and / or a fine, while possession, cultivation or trafficking of the drug can be punished much more severely, up to ten years.

Since the beginning of widespread cannabis prohibition around the mid 20th century, most countries have not re-legalized it for personal use, although more than 10 countries tolerate ( or have decriminalized ) its use and / or its cultivation in limited quantities.

Since 1978, the Boll Weevil Eradication Program in the U. S. allowed full-scale cultivation to resume in many regions.

Since 1970 acreage has been removed from cultivation in sections.

Since 2003, the local authorities restricted cultivation of crops because the soil has been seriously contaminated by kepone.

Since 1708, the majority of the population of the South Carolina colony were slaves, as importation had increased in recent decades with the expansion of cotton and rice cultivation ; this was what was called the Plantation Generation by the historian Ira Berlin.

" Since Gerbner believed that violence was the structure of TV drama and knowing that people differ in levels of television consumed, Gerbner wanted to find the cultivation differential.

Since the 1860s the Cuban economy had focused on the cultivation of sugar, of which 82 % was sold in the American market by the twentieth century.

Since cultivation has made it less expensive, it is now additionally used in some savoury dishes.

Since taking up this position he has received credit for re-establishing order in the province, a former Taliban stronghold, and for drastically reducing the cultivation of opium.

Since the 16th century, in addition to the cultivation of wheat and rye, the fields of Campanário were sources of chestnut, also for export.

Since its inception, WBG has selected and bred more than forty new varieties of fruit trees, and has undertaken extensive forestation and cultivation of medicinal plants.

Since dates constitute the most relevant cash crop in Dar al-Manasir their cultivation is not limited to Ashu land only, but expands along the irrigation channels of the Saqiah land.

Since the San Joaquin Valley fell under heavy agricultural cultivation, habitat loss combined with rodenticide use has reduced the squirrel's numbers enough that it is now listed as a threatened species.

Since there were no yellow roses native to Europe, its introduction from Persia was an important addition to the cultivation of roses, and R. foetida is now an important contributor to the stock of cultivated roses.

Since the 1940s, advances in irrigation and crop breeding have allowed for intensive wheat, sunflower, oats and alfalfa cultivation, as well.

Since 2003, the Council has called for the licensing of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan in order to manufacture poppy-based medicines, such as morphine and codeine, and to combat poverty in rural communities, breaking ties with the illicit drugs trade.

`` Since we're having coffee with them this afternoon '', he said, `` I think I'll ask the daughter if we can pay her to come in every day to clean for us ''.

Since this time espresso based coffees have remained the most popular form of coffee amongst Australians

Since 2004 there has been a coffee shop in Heerhugowaard.

Since it is right beside Stowe Park, it is a good rest area to get a cold drink during the summer or a hot cup of coffee during the colder parts of the year.

Since June 2003, the sale of coffee, soft drinks, beer, sandwiches, candy, etc., has ceased aboard domestic trains.

Since the mass production of instant coffee began in post-WWII America, freeze-drying has grown in popularity to become a common method.

Since Pack's article, many Latter-day Saints have come to believe that the reason tea and coffee are proscribed is the presence of caffeine in the drinks.

Since its foundation in the 19th Century, the production of coffee, sugarcane, small fruits, and cattle have formed the foundation of the agriculture of Adjuntas.

Since the Bunzlauer clays tolerated rapid changes in temperature they were well-suited in the making of coffee pots.

Since the colonial era of Netherlands East Indies, plantations, especially in Java, were major producers of coffee, tea and sugar.

Since then hot and sweet coffee and tea beverages have been enjoyed by Indonesians.

Since the water came in contact with the grinds for a much shorter time the caffeine is extracted in reduced ratio to the flavorful coffee oils.

Since the GCE is coffee solids without caffeine, only the caffeine diffuses from the new beans.

Since 1998, it has steadily won back market share and is now the largest buyer of Kilimanjaro smallholder coffee.

Since the area is low-lying and hot it is an abundant tea and coffee growing area.

Since the seventies, the states of Central American have been unified into the socialist Central American Confederation, which has stopped exporting coffee.

Since the mid-1980s other varieties of coffee have also become popular, although these have generally been known by names used in North America and / or Europe.

Since the end of the 1980s, illy has not purchased green coffee from the international commodity markets, but directly from the source.

Since arabica beans have a smoother taste with a richer flavour, they are often considered superior, while the harsher robusta beans are mostly used as a filler in lower-grade coffee blends.

Since the start of season three until he moves into Karen's mansion at some point after the eighth season, Jack lives across the hall from Will and Grace, and in his spare time he operates a one-table café, Jacques, in the hallway outside his front door, serving fare such as coffee, Hot Pockets, and Eggo waffles.

Since most native inhabitants either refused to work or were inefficient workers, labour for plantations was brought from the plains of Tamil Nadu to clear forests and grow coffee.

Since his death his family, from generation to generation, has devoted its energy to coffee and today Lavazza is claimed to be the market leader of espresso in Italy ( with almost 45 % of the total coffee market in 2004 ) and is present in over 60 countries.