Genetically Modified Food Crop
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Environment Committee Approves GM Mustard. Anti-GM Activists, Farmers Remain Opposed
The country's first genetically modified food crop, GM Mustard, gets the green light from the Ministry of Environment and Forests' Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). The committee has given a positive recommendation calling it "safe" and fit for commercial release.
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Now Bt debate over resistant pests
Bt giant Monsanto's announcement of a new resistant pest now sparks off a fresh debate on allowing genetically modified crops.
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No to Bt Brinjal for now
The Centre has announced a moratorium on genetically modified brinjal, saying more studies are needed of the impact of Bt Brinjal on health and environment before it is released commercially.
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Environment Committee Approves GM Mustard. Anti-GM Activists, Farmers Remain Opposed
The country's first genetically modified food crop, GM Mustard, gets the green light from the Ministry of Environment and Forests' Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). The committee has given a positive recommendation calling it "safe" and fit for commercial release.
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Now Bt debate over resistant pests
Bt giant Monsanto's announcement of a new resistant pest now sparks off a fresh debate on allowing genetically modified crops.
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No to Bt Brinjal for now
The Centre has announced a moratorium on genetically modified brinjal, saying more studies are needed of the impact of Bt Brinjal on health and environment before it is released commercially.
