Why GM mustard is cost effective for farmers and neither a threat for biodiversity nor harmful for consumers
2 years, 3 months ago

Why GM mustard is cost effective for farmers and neither a threat for biodiversity nor harmful for consumers

Firstpost  

The ongoing debate on Genetically Modified Mustard variety is raising many questions on policy formulation relating to the use of technology in agriculture. Relating to the biodiversity argument, to some extent with the adoption of GM mustard, on-farm genetic diversity of mustard crop may reduce, as it may replace some traditional mustard varieties as it happened in case of Bt cotton. Opponents are also arguing that because GM mustard is herbicide resistant, it may lead to over use of herbicides to control weeds leading to a reduction in biodiversity of weeds by killing them. This is also not a valid argument in the farmers’ point of view, as farmers are looking for cost effective weeding whatever may be the method, whether it is through manual labour or herbicides. We have past experience of GM cotton, even though the technology is private, the seed price is controlled by the government, now more than 95 per cent of cotton farmers are cultivating GM cotton.

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Supreme Court delivers split verdict on nod for GM mustard
8 months ago

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on nod for GM mustard

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 23 pronounced a split verdict on the validity of the Centre’s 2022 decision granting conditional approval for environmental release of genetically modified mustard crops. The Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Sanjay Karol however asked the Centre to formulate a national policy with regard to GM crops for research, cultivation, trade and commerce in the …

Policy paralysis in GMO crops
1 year, 5 months ago

Policy paralysis in GMO crops

Hindustan Times  

The government’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee has recommended the environmental release of transgenic Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 for testing in farmers’ fields and seed production. During the past 20 years, anti-GMO activists have been campaigning to halt the commercial release of GM crops on the grounds of environmental and food safety, if it continues there is a danger of halting GMO …

A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard
1 year, 6 months ago

A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard

The Hindu  

The adoption of science-based technologies for crop improvement such as genetic engineering for developing genetically modified crops as a supplement to conventional breeding methods has become an absolute necessity to address the burgeoning and complex challenge of achieving global food and nutritional security under the fast-changing climate. More crops under GM Genetic modification of crops using the available and vast …

‘Cannot reverse harm to environment’: SC defers hearing on GM mustard
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Cannot reverse harm to environment’: SC defers hearing on GM mustard

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concerns over the release of genetically modified mustard, saying any harm to the environment cannot be reversed. With the second sowing season for GM mustard round the corner, the top court refused permission to the Centre to proceed with the sowing of the seeds and posted the matter for hearing on September …

A push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law
1 year, 8 months ago

A push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law

The Hindu  

A determined battle by environmentalists in the Supreme Court of India against Delhi University’s genetically modified herbicide-tolerant mustard is all that stands between GM food and Indian farmers and consumers. Thus there are two reports concerning GM food from the highest legislative body in the country — one by the Standing Committee on Agriculture in 2012 during Manmohan Singh’s government, …

Regulations not violated during GM mustard approval: Centre
2 years, 2 months ago

Regulations not violated during GM mustard approval: Centre

The Hindu  

The Union Environment Ministry on Saturday rebutted the claims made by activists that statutory regulations were violated during the appraisal and approval of GM mustard in India, saying the product was conditionally cleared only after stakeholder consultation. Responding to the coalition's allegation that the Directorate of Rapeseed Mustard Research had received the seeds on October 22 last year before the …

Activists allege regulatory lapses in approving GM mustard
2 years, 2 months ago

Activists allege regulatory lapses in approving GM mustard

The Hindu  

The Coalition for a GM-Free India, a platform that’s fighting a case in the Supreme Court against the trials of genetically modified mustard, released a report in New Delhi on Friday to showcase at least 15 instances of alleged regulatory lapses in the appraisal and approval of Delhi University’s GM “Herbicide Tolerant or HT” mustard. The platform alleged that the …

‘Can’t Ignore GM Mustard’: PSA Prof Sood on Why Debate Over GM Crops Should Be Scientific, Not Driven By Fear
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Can’t Ignore GM Mustard’: PSA Prof Sood on Why Debate Over GM Crops Should Be Scientific, Not Driven By Fear

News 18  

Amid a raging debate over proposed introduction of Genetically Modified Mustard, government’s scientific advisor Professor Ajay Sood said it is time for the country to adopt the technology which could help tide over future challenges of food security. But the debate over GM crops must be scientific, and not driven by fear or emotions, as it is happening now,” said …

GM Mustard and the Chemical Imbalance of Our Farms: The Emerging Chemical ‘Locha’
2 years, 3 months ago

GM Mustard and the Chemical Imbalance of Our Farms: The Emerging Chemical ‘Locha’

News 18  

A recent newspaper report highlighted that the use of DAP fertilizer has risen by 16.9 percent in the country, while the sales of other fertilizers like MoP have fallen by 47.9 percent. Every GM seed creates a unique chemical supply chain of pesticides and fertilizers. Research shows that Herbicide resistant weeds are a reality across farms growing GM crops and …

Interview| GM fundamentalists can’t even give one valid argument, says SJM's Ashwani Mahajan
2 years, 3 months ago

Interview| GM fundamentalists can’t even give one valid argument, says SJM's Ashwani Mahajan

Firstpost  

“We don’t need GM mustard to improve yields, we just have to rely on varieties that are already growing in India,’ says Mahajan The cold winter breeze returns to Delhi, making it harder for yellow sun rays to penetrate the smog and warm young mustard saplings. Meanwhile the Supreme Court for the past two days had been hearing the PIL …

Field trials of GM mustard DMH-11 showed high yield, says Science Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

Field trials of GM mustard DMH-11 showed high yield, says Science Minister

The Hindu  

Field trials of the transgenic mustard variety, DMH-11, revealed them to be higher yielding and they didn’t deter the pollination habits of honey bees, Union science minister Jitendra Singh said in Rajya Sabha in a written response to a query. “Extensive studies carried out on toxicity, allergenicity, compositional analysis, field trials and environmental safety studies of GM mustard lines vs. …

India says GM technology important for food security, import reduction
2 years, 3 months ago

India says GM technology important for food security, import reduction

Live Mint  

India said on Thursday it was important for it to adopt farming technologies like genetically modified crops to ensure food security and cut a reliance on imports, as it tries to boost the output of edible oils for its huge population. The environment ministry in October granted environmental clearance for indigenously developed GM mustard seeds, potentially paving the way for …

Is there a compelling reason to release GM mustard, SC asks govt.
2 years, 3 months ago

Is there a compelling reason to release GM mustard, SC asks govt.

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on December 1, 2022 asked the government whether there is a "compelling reason" for it to press forward with the release of GM mustard, asking if the Indian agriculture will be "doomed" if not for GM crops. "Is there a compelling reason to release this hybrid DMH-11 now… Can you not take into account bringing more safeguards, …

"Is There A Compelling Reason To Release GM Mustard Now?": Supreme Court Asks Centre Reasons For Deviating From Expert Committee's Opinion
2 years, 3 months ago

"Is There A Compelling Reason To Release GM Mustard Now?": Supreme Court Asks Centre Reasons For Deviating From Expert Committee's Opinion

Live Law  

Is there a compelling reason for the environmental release of the genetically modified herbicide-tolerant mustard crop at this stage, and will such release have an irreversible adverse effect on the environment, the Supreme Court of India asked the Centre on Wednesday. A Division Bench comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and B.V. Nagarathna was hearing a batch of petitions seeking a ban …

GM crops | Supreme Court worried over effect on livelihood of women farm labourers
2 years, 3 months ago

GM crops | Supreme Court worried over effect on livelihood of women farm labourers

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern about the plight of thousands of women agricultural labourers in rural areas, traditionally engaged in de-weeding, who will be part of the human cost if the government permits the commercial cultivation of herbicide-tolerant crops such as GM mustard in India. ‘Not meant for India’ "The Supreme Court's own Technical Expert Committee had said …

'Genetically Modified Mustard Will Lead To Irreversible Contamination' : Activists Urge Supreme Court To Apply Precautionary Principle
2 years, 3 months ago

'Genetically Modified Mustard Will Lead To Irreversible Contamination' : Activists Urge Supreme Court To Apply Precautionary Principle

Live Law  

As the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is moving ahead with its plan of releasing a genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crop, christened "HT Mustard DMH-11", activists opposing this on Wednesday implored the Supreme Court of India to intervene urgently. Appearing for one of the petitioners, Advocate Prashant Bhushan argued, "On one hand, we have the spectre of irreversible …

Centre must present correct information to Supreme Court on GM mustard, say scientists and activists
2 years, 4 months ago

Centre must present correct information to Supreme Court on GM mustard, say scientists and activists

The Hindu  

A day ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on a petition against the testing of GM mustard, a group of scientists and activists urged the Centre to present “correct information” before the top court. Further, farmers already have more than a dozen non-GM mustard hybrid options in the market which are well-performing, and high-yielding than GM hybrid Agronomic research results …

Section of experts, farmers not in favour of genetically modified mustard
2 years, 4 months ago

Section of experts, farmers not in favour of genetically modified mustard

Hindustan Times  

Even as the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee of the Union environment ministry has cleared the proposal for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard, a section of experts and farmers say that the GM mustard is not a solution to deal with the issue of poor yield. They said the higher yield claims made on GM mustard variety DMH-11, which …

Suman Sahai | Slipshod way of approvals for GM crops very alarming
2 years, 4 months ago

Suman Sahai | Slipshod way of approvals for GM crops very alarming

Deccan Chronicle  

There is a furore over the approval granted to India’s first food crop, GM Mustard. Thereafter follow strange and highly objectionable developments, Dr Pental wrote to the GEAC on May 10, 2022, asking for approval of GM mustard without conducting the tests directed by the GEAC. So, in a shocking violation of its own rules and guidelines, the Central government …

Science-Wise: Govt Proposes, Farmer Disposes – Will GM Mustard Meet Same Fate as Bt Brinjal?
2 years, 4 months ago

Science-Wise: Govt Proposes, Farmer Disposes – Will GM Mustard Meet Same Fate as Bt Brinjal?

News 18  

Nearly three decades ago when Prof Deepak Pental and his team first showed that Indian mustard ‘Varuna,’ if crossed with an East European variety, can produce a new hybrid, which can perhaps “out-yield” the best Indian varieties available, the scientists knew they were adopting a technology, which would face stiff resistance in years to come. The team from the Delhi …

Scientific community welcomes environmental clearance to GM mustard
2 years, 4 months ago

Scientific community welcomes environmental clearance to GM mustard

The Hindu  

Scientists associated with the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences welcomed the recent approval by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change for environmental release of genetically modified mustard hybrid for cultivation. “The GM technology for hybrid seed production developed by the University of Delhi will play an important role in reducing …

GM mustard not ‘Swadeshi’, extremely dangerous: RSS affiliate to Union Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

GM mustard not ‘Swadeshi’, extremely dangerous: RSS affiliate to Union Minister

The Hindu  

Genetically Modified mustard is dangerous and not ‘swadeshi’ at all, said Ashwani Mahajan, national convener of Swadeshi Jagran Manch, an affiliate of Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh. Swadeshi Jagran Manch is the second RSS affiliated body that has opposed the GM mustard since its approval was given by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee that works under the environment ministry. Mr. Mahajan, in …

All India Kisan Sabha welcomes GM mustard, demands extensive testing of hybrid seeds
2 years, 5 months ago

All India Kisan Sabha welcomes GM mustard, demands extensive testing of hybrid seeds

The Hindu  

Even as RSS-supported organisations such as the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch opposed the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee ’s green signal to commercially cultivate genetically modified mustard, Left wing farmers’ organisation All India Kisan Sabha welcomed the development. AIKS general secretary Hannan Mollah, however, said the control of the technology should remain with the governments and the …

Explained: What is GM mustard and what is the controversy surrounding it?
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained: What is GM mustard and what is the controversy surrounding it?

Firstpost  

India’s regulatory body for genetically modified organisms has approved DMH -11, paving the way for its commercial release. This herbicide-tolerant mustard variety has been developed by crossing an Indian mustard variety ‘Varuna’ with an East European ‘Early Heera-2’ mutant The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee recommended the “environmental release” of indigenously developed genetically modified mustard seeds on 18 October. GEAC– India’s …

GM mustard will be ready for cultivation in three crop seasons: IARI Director
2 years, 5 months ago

GM mustard will be ready for cultivation in three crop seasons: IARI Director

The Hindu  

Welcoming the decision of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee to provide environmental clearance for genetically-modified mustard, the Indian Agriculture Research Institute director Ashok Kumar Singh said it would lead to find a science-based solution for a major challenge, the edible oil import. Talking to The Hindu, Dr. Singh said the environmental release of GM mustard would provide an opportunity for …

RSS’s farmer body opposes GM Mustard, alleges that it can cause cancer
2 years, 5 months ago

RSS’s farmer body opposes GM Mustard, alleges that it can cause cancer

The Hindu  

A day after the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee that functions under the Union Environment Ministry cleared the proposal for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard, Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh farmer body Bharatiya Kisan Sangh opposed the move and said that it could cause cancer and is injurious to health. Mr. Mohini Mohan Mishra, All India General Secretary of BKS, told …

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again
2 years, 5 months ago

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again

The Hindu  

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee that functions under the Union Environment Ministry has yet again cleared the proposal for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard. “The environmental release of mustard hybrid Dhara Mustard Hybrid for its seed production and testing as per existing ICAR guidelines and other extant rules/regulations prior to commercial release,” the minutes of the meeting said. …

No approval given yet for cultivation of GM Mustard: Centre to Supreme Court
7 years, 6 months ago

No approval given yet for cultivation of GM Mustard: Centre to Supreme Court

Firstpost  

Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday that it has not granted any approval for commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified mustard crop New Delhi: The Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday that it has not granted any approval for commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified mustard crop in the country and no plantation will take place without its nod. It …

GM Mustard not approved, Environment minister tells Supreme Court
7 years, 6 months ago

GM Mustard not approved, Environment minister tells Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The environment ministry told the Supreme Court on Friday that it has not granted approval for the commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified Mustard. Supreme Court is hearing a matter concerning the release of GM Mustard in India on Monday. The bench is hearing activist Aruna Rodrigues’s petition asking for a stay on the commercial release of GM mustard, which was …

Enough! Don't allow GMO mustard
7 years, 7 months ago

Enough! Don't allow GMO mustard

Deccan Chronicle  

For two decades, the Poison Cartel has been corrupting our governments, our regulatory agencies and some of our scientists to push their hazardous GMOs that do not work and claim patents and royalties based on scientific fraud. In the recently released “Monsanto Papers” made public through discovery in a court case filed by 100 cancer victims against Monsanto, it has …

Centre To Decide On GM Mustard By Sept
7 years, 7 months ago

Centre To Decide On GM Mustard By Sept

Live Law  

The Centre would take a decision by September whether or not to allow plantation of genetically modified mustard.Additional Solicitor General PS Narasimha, appearing for the Centre, told the bench headed by Chief Justice of India JS Khehar that the government is looking into recommendations given by technical experts on the issue. The Centre would take a decision by September whether …

Govt says GM Mustard safe for humans, activists disagree
7 years, 7 months ago

Govt says GM Mustard safe for humans, activists disagree

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court is hearing the case concerning GM Mustard Monday, even as the Centre told the court that GM crops has no harmful effects on other crops and historically has proven safe for human consumption. The environment ministry said that it has not made any decision regarding the commercial release of GM Mustard, which could become the first genetically …

Genetically modified mustard no solution for India’s Rs 64,000 crore edible oil import bill, low farm income
7 years, 9 months ago

Genetically modified mustard no solution for India’s Rs 64,000 crore edible oil import bill, low farm income

Firstpost  

Pushing farmers to grow oilseeds again will mean making the crop as attractive as cotton, one of its main competitors for requiring similar agro-climatic conditions. Dr Deepak Pental of the Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants, University of Delhi South Campus, where DMH-11 was developed, said: “Glufosinate will only be used in seed production, not in farmer’s fields because …

GM mustard row: Hasty call on genetically modified crop could spell disaster; govt must consider long-term effects
7 years, 10 months ago

GM mustard row: Hasty call on genetically modified crop could spell disaster; govt must consider long-term effects

Firstpost  

Government needs to go slow on the issue of rolling out GM mustard, in order to take a considered view based on both domestic and international concerns. But, given the fact that the government’s premier think-tank, NITI Aayog, has strongly recommended technology-aided practices to increase agricultural productivity and the government-controlled GEAC has given the go-ahead for the introduction of GM …

Say no to GM mustard
7 years, 10 months ago

Say no to GM mustard

The Hindu  

The manner in which the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee recently cleared the proposal for genetically modified mustard is extraordinary to say the least. Yields as a touchstone We would now be foolish in accepting the yield promises of the GM variety of mustard, a crop which is an integral part of every Indian’s food. Ab initio the yield claims on …

GM mustard row: RSS-affiliate writes to Narendra Modi, calls it 'unscientific and toxic'
7 years, 10 months ago

GM mustard row: RSS-affiliate writes to Narendra Modi, calls it 'unscientific and toxic'

Firstpost  

RSS’ economic wing Swadeshi Jagran Manch has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him not to introduce “unscientific, toxic and anti-bio diversity GM mustard” in the country in the haste, as it would “prove detrimental to public health.” RSS’ economic wing Swadeshi Jagran Manch has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him not to introduce “unscientific, toxic and …

GM Mustard row: Environment Minister Anil Dave assures grievances will be addressed
7 years, 10 months ago

GM Mustard row: Environment Minister Anil Dave assures grievances will be addressed

Firstpost  

Union minister Anil Dave on Wednesday met a six-member delegation representing those protesting against the approval given for commercial use of genetically modified mustard by the crop regulator. **New Delhi:**Union minister Anil Dave on Wednesday met a six-member delegation representing those protesting against the approval given for commercial use of genetically modified mustard by the crop regulator. Students, farmers’ unions …

GM Mustard row: Govt's claims of higher yields, low import bills untrue, says petitioner Aruna Rodrigues
7 years, 10 months ago

GM Mustard row: Govt's claims of higher yields, low import bills untrue, says petitioner Aruna Rodrigues

Firstpost  

There is almost a mass frenzy and a wave of misinformation on the question of genetically modified organisms in India. While the proponents of GM mustard are claiming that the herbicide tolerant GM mustard will increase yield by 25-30 percent, will reduce India’s edible oil import bills, and that GM mustard is safe, the evidence in the Supreme Court of …

Parliamentary panel likely to review clearance for GM mustard's commercial cultivation
7 years, 10 months ago

Parliamentary panel likely to review clearance for GM mustard's commercial cultivation

Firstpost  

A parliamentary panel headed by Renuka Chowdhury is likely to review the clearance given for commercial cultivation of genetically-modified mustard. New Delhi: A parliamentary panel headed by Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury is likely to review the clearance given for commercial cultivation of genetically-modified mustard by central biotech regulator GEAC. The committee has deliberated upon this subject several times and is …

Be scientific: on taking a call on GM mustard's usage
7 years, 10 months ago

Be scientific: on taking a call on GM mustard's usage

The Hindu  

With the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, an Environment Ministry body that evaluates genetically modified crops, approving transgenic mustard for environmental release, a key hurdle remains before farmers can cultivate it: Environment Minister Anil Dave’s approval, under a procedure set down by the UPA government. Broadly, the then government’s exceptionalism on Bt brinjal was framed along these lines: it was an …

Nod for GM mustard is a ‘scientific sham’
7 years, 10 months ago

Nod for GM mustard is a ‘scientific sham’

The Hindu  

Environmentalists and food experts have termed a “scientific sham” the GM crop regulator’s clearance for the commercial use of the genetically modified mustard and have vowed to move court, if need be. “Furthermore, allowing the cultivation of GM mustard would amount to a direct attack on women involved in the mustard crop ‘weeding.’ Our conservative estimates show that even 25% …

Withhold Commercialization Of GM Mustard: Adv. Prashant Bhushan Writes To Environment Minister [Read Letter]
7 years, 10 months ago

Withhold Commercialization Of GM Mustard: Adv. Prashant Bhushan Writes To Environment Minister [Read Letter]

Live Law  

In a letter addressed to Mr. Anil Dave, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate, Advocate Prashant Bhushan has demanded to withhold the commercial release of GM Mustard, which was approved by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee on Thursday.In the letter, Mr. Bhushan has “expressed great disquiet and anxiety at the opaque and unscientific regulatory oversight. In a letter …

Prashant Bhushan opposes GM mustard
7 years, 10 months ago

Prashant Bhushan opposes GM mustard

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan has urged the Union environment minister Anil Dave not to grant the government’s approval for the commercial cultivation of GM Mustard following the clearance given on Friday by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee under his ministry. In his letter addressed to the minister, advocate Mr Bhushan referred to the assurance given by the Attorney …

GM mustard gets go-ahead: Scientist Vandana Shiva calls move 'fraud perpetrated on nation'
7 years, 10 months ago

GM mustard gets go-ahead: Scientist Vandana Shiva calls move 'fraud perpetrated on nation'

Firstpost  

Condemning the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee’s decision to allow herbicide tolerant Bayer’s GM mustard, scientist and environmentalist Dr Vandana Shiva, has sent out the call across India to intensify resistance to genetically modified mustard and “the hijack of our food by the Monsanto and Bayer.” Condemning the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee’s decision to allow herbicide tolerant Bayer’s GM mustard, scientist …

CIFA raps Centre’s bid to block GM Mustard
7 years, 10 months ago

CIFA raps Centre’s bid to block GM Mustard

The Hindu  

May 13, 2017 08:28 am | Updated 08:28 am IST - Vijayawada The Consortium of Indian Farmers Associations in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed regret at the response of the Ministry of Environment and Forests to the approval of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee granted for Genetically Modified Mustard. CIFA chief adviser P. Chengal Reddy said GM …

Govt. regulator gives nod for GM mustard
7 years, 10 months ago

Govt. regulator gives nod for GM mustard

The Hindu  

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, India's apex regulator for genetically modified seeds, on Thursday cleared GM mustard for environmental release and use in farmer fields. Should the Minister’s consent be obtained, GM mustard would be the first transgenic food crop to be allowed for commercial cultivation in Indian fields and would be a gateway for several genetically-modified food crops in …

No GM Mustard Without SC Approval [Read the application for directions]
8 years, 5 months ago

No GM Mustard Without SC Approval [Read the application for directions]

Live Law  

What could be India’s first transgenic food crop- genetically modified mustard will not be rolled out commercially without a stamp of approval from the Supreme Court of India.The central government agreed to this during the hearing of a public interest litigation, it vehemently opposed holding the commercial release of GM mustard.A bench of Chief Justice TS Thakur, Justices L Nageswara …

Don't commercialise GM mustards, say bee cultivators
8 years, 6 months ago

Don't commercialise GM mustards, say bee cultivators

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: While beekeepers across the country have opposed the government’s proposal to introduce genetically modified mustard in the country, various stakeholders across the state also expressed severe apprehensions and are planning to conduct state level protest to register their opposition to commercial cultivation of GM mustard, on October 2. Apart from various large and active farmer unions issuing statements against …

GM mustard is tolerant of herbicides, says geneticist
8 years, 6 months ago

GM mustard is tolerant of herbicides, says geneticist

The Hindu  

Former vice chancellor of Delhi University and geneticist Deepak Kumar Pental, who spearheaded the effort to develop transgenic mustard called DMH-11 that contains three genes sourced from soil bacterium, confirmed to The Hindu that one of the DMH-11 genes, called the bar gene, made the plant resistant to a herbicide brand-named Basta, a product sold by multinational company Bayer Cropscience. …

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