Tag: GM Crops
Experts call for continued biotech interventions to harness full potential of...
Addressing challenges and ensuring responsible stewardship of the technology will be essential for sustaining Bt-cotton’s benefits and promoting the long-term viability of cotton farming in India
Caught in controversy, GM Mustard hangs fire
Will the genetically modified mustard variety approved by the regulator make history or go down the path of deeply frozen Bt Brinjal? We take...
Purple tomatoes raise hopes of GM Crops enthusiasts!
The tomatoes approved by USDA have been gene edited to produce 10 times more antioxidants than pre-existing varieties
GEAC clearance mandatory for environmental release of GM crops: Minister
Applications are considered by GEAC as per the provisions of the Rules, 1989 and amendments thereafter
In a watershed moment, govt relaxes genome editing from stringent GM...
Given the fact that potential of genome editing was recognized across the world more than a decade back, there has been far less movement on its regulatory approval in India
Experts demand removal of ban on GM crops, say their efficacy...
It is time that regulators along with scientists speak of the efficacy of these technologies so that decisions are not based on speculations......................
Agribiotech stands ignored in India: Dr Usha Zehr
In her comments on the current stalemate on genetically modified crops in India, Dr Usha Barwale Zehr, Director and Chief Technology Officer, Mahyco called for a better clarity on the regulations around usage of modern technologies in agriculture............
A journalistic tribute to Dr P M Bhargava
Having known Late Dr P M Bhargava for last three decades, former leading journalist and now COO of ABLE, Narayanan Suresh recalls his association with him besides giving a journalistic account of his interactions with veteran scientist............
BioVoice eMag June 2017 Issue-1 Volume-2
BioVoice eMag June 2017 Issue-1 Volume-2:
The 1st anniversary edition of BioVoice includes the cover story, ‘The Milestones’ that looks at the various top trends,...
CICR study points to quality issues in Bt cotton seeds
The Nagpur-based Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) during a study conducted in 2014 and 2015, has found that there are several issues in the Bt Cotton seeds.........