Scientifically Speaking | As bananas fall victim to a pandemic, GM comes to the rescue
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Scientifically Speaking | As bananas fall victim to a pandemic, GM comes to the rescue

Hindustan Times  

For the first time in gastronomic history, genetically modified bananas will also be available for consumption. The approval of QCAV-4 – the world’s first genetically modified banana now sets the stage for approval and wider acceptance of genetically modified variants of other staple crops that are resistant to major diseases. For genetically modified bananas to be considered a viable option in India, they will have to navigate rigorous safety assessments and environmental impact studies. Public perception is equally critical; ensuring transparent communication and demonstrating the benefits of genetically modified bananas in terms of yield, disease resistance, and contribution to food security will be key to gaining societal acceptance. With careful planning, rigorous scientific evaluation, and inclusive dialogue, India can navigate the future of genetically modified crops, ensuring the nation's agricultural prosperity and food security are balanced with safety and biodiversity.

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Rakesh Tikait writes to PM, seeks ban on genetically modified seeds in India
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rakesh Tikait writes to PM, seeks ban on genetically modified seeds in India

India Today  

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging a complete ban on genetically modified seeds in India. The letter references historical instances where the introduction of genetically modified crops, such as Bacillus thuringiensis cotton, raised concerns about their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. Tikait also addressed the growing challenges faced by farmers, including …

How Genetically Modified Organisms Will Destroy Non-GMO Agriculture in India
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How Genetically Modified Organisms Will Destroy Non-GMO Agriculture in India

The Quint  

The evidence provided here is a distillation of the critical inputs of those 60+ submissions based on the affidavits and studies of leading, independent scientists and experts of international renown. However, there is a serious and proven conflict of interest among our regulators, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Agriculture along with the Indian Council of …

The problem with India’s new guidelines on genetically modified insects | Explained
1 year, 5 months ago

The problem with India’s new guidelines on genetically modified insects | Explained

The Hindu  

India’s bioeconomy contributes 2.6% to the GDP. However, the guidelines don’t specify the purposes for which GE insects may be approved in India or how the DBT, as a promoter of biotechnology, envisions their use. The introduction states: “The development and release of GE insects offers applications in various fields such as vector management in human and livestock health; management …

First genetically modified banana being assessed by regulators
1 year, 7 months ago

First genetically modified banana being assessed by regulators

ABC  

Australian researchers have developed the world's first genetically modified banana, but don't expect it in a fruit bowl near you anytime soon. Key points: World's first genetically modified banana has been submitted to regulators for approval The banana is resistant to the deadly Panama disease tropical race 4 Researchers say if approved it will provide a "safety net" to Australia's …

Science-Wise: Govt Proposes, Farmer Disposes – Will GM Mustard Meet Same Fate as Bt Brinjal?
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Explained | Genetically modified crops and their regulation in India
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained | Genetically modified crops and their regulation in India

The Hindu  

October 31, 2022 01:22 pm | Updated November 01, 2022 07:08 pm IST The story so far: On October 18, the Environment Ministry’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee cleared the proposal for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard. Acts and rules that regulate GM crops in India include: Environment Protection Act, 1986 Biological Diversity Act, 2002 Plant Quarantine Order, 2003 …

Review of Genetically Modified Democracy — Transgenic Crops in Contemporary India: Calling out the genes
2 years, 2 months ago

Review of Genetically Modified Democracy — Transgenic Crops in Contemporary India: Calling out the genes

The Hindu  

In the midst of all the excitement over the ‘immense possibilities’ of gene-edited crops, here comes a shocker. Scientists at the Tel Aviv University in Israel have warned that “the gene-editing technology, despite its substantial advantages, is not always safe and that sometimes rearranging pieces of DNA compromises genomic stability, possibly trigger cancer in the long run.” While several countries, …

Explained | Is genetically modified rice grown in India?
3 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Is genetically modified rice grown in India?

The Hindu  

The story so far: A French manufacturer of rice flour claimed it had found unauthorised genetically modified rice in a consignment of 500 tonnes of broken rice imported from India this June. It said the EU was not sure of the exact source of contaminant, added that contamination could have occurred during the processing of the rice flour in Europe, …

Plugging the leak: The Hindu Editorial on the GM rice controversy
3 years, 2 months ago

Plugging the leak: The Hindu Editorial on the GM rice controversy

The Hindu  

Since June, the export of about 500 tonnes of rice from India has triggered an uproar in several European countries on the grounds that it was genetically modified rice. This emerged during a check by the European Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed that was testing rice flour by the French company Westhove. In June, France had issued …

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