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Bt cotton is the only GM crop India has approved for commercial cultivation. ICAR has done feeding studies of Bt cotton on various animals which were found to be safe
GEAC clearance mandatory for environmental release of GM crops, Centre reiterates Read More
The gene editing techniques can complement the ongoing efforts to provide micronutrient supplements, fortified food and appeals for eating more diversified food, Dr Rishi Kumar Tyagi writes
Genome editing offers ray of hope to tackle malnutrition Read More
The Farmers Exchange Programme saw participation of scientists, researchers, farmer representatives, executives from seed industry and science communicators who shared insights, knowledge on the importance of agricultural biotechnology
CropLife and Philippines’ Biotechnology Coalition host Pan Asia Farmers Exchange Programme Read More
Indian Council of Agricultural Research has conducted long term studies on the impact of Bt cotton which did not show any adverse effect on soil, microflora and animal health
What’s the latest from the Govt. on cultivation of GM Crops? Read More
The current Bt Brinjal which is going for field trials, were approved by Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) in May 2020, was developed by the ICAR-National Institute of Plant Biotechnology
Alliance for Agri Innovation urges government to allow Bt Brinjal trials Read More
In a major breakthrough, scientists from 21 research institutes globally, have successfully completed sequencing of 429 chickpea lines from 45 countries to identify genes for tolerance to drought and heat
Global team cracks genetic code to develop high-yielding, climate resilient chickpea Read More