Tag: HTBT cotton
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GEAC okays field trial of new GM variety of BT cotton; Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat refuse, no decision on HTBT
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has approved field trials of...
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Cotton Development Board mooted to ensure India stays global leader in cotton production, export
According to a rough estimate, India will need around 45 million bales to meet the...
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Plants of GM Mustard must be uprooted to avoid contamination of environment: SC told
The seeds of GM mustard have started germinating after their environmental release...
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Govt ‘restricts’ use of herbicide Glyphosate
As per a recent Gazette Notification, Glyphosate will be applied only through pest...
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GM cotton Bollgard II Roundup Ready Flex (BG-II RRF) set to get GEAC approval
Several organizations have reacted bitterly against genetically modified (GM) crops...
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HTBt cotton and GM mustard set to get GEAC approval; first for any GM crop in 20 years
The commercial cultivation of GM crops may get approval in the country after 20...
