Chhattisgarh Agriculture Minister Chandrashekhar Sahu on Monday said that the State Government opposed the cultivation of genetically modified Bt brinjal in the State.
Chhattisgarh Agriculture Minister Chandrashekhar Sahu on Monday said that the State Government opposed the cultivation of genetically modified Bt brinjal in the State, as the genetically modified crop is not safe for consumption.
Sahu's comment comes after the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee approved of commercialization of Bt brinjal.
French Team Says Genetically Modified Bt Brinjal Unsafe
French environmental crusaders are fighting back as India is toying with the idea of allowing genetically modified brinjals into market. An independent committee says the BT brinjals are unsafe.
French environmental crusaders are fighting back as India is toying with the idea of allowing genetically modified brinjals into market. An independent committee says the BT brinjals are unsafe.
Meanwhile, the agriculture scientists in the State said that they were against State Government's decision to oppose the cultivation of Bt brinjal.
"If cabinet wants, only then the Bt brinjal would be banned, otherwise this is not State Government's subject. If the Central Government approves it will show that the decision has been made in a hurry," said Sanket Thakur, agriculture scientist.
New FDA Rules on Genetically Modified Animals
US authorities Thursday unveiled new guidelines aiming to regulate the production of genetically-modified animals destined for human consumption.
US authorities Thursday unveiled new guidelines aiming to regulate the production of genetically-modified animals destined for human consumption.
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Genetically Modified Soya Bean Can Prevent Heart Attacks
A genetically modified soya bean, which can help to prevent heart attacks, has passed the first phase of trials in the United States.
A genetically modified soya bean, which can help to prevent heart attacks, has passed the first phase of trials in the United States.
Omega-3 Oils from GM Soybeans Safe to Eat: US FDA
A genetically modified soybean that produces oil containing omega-3 fatty acids - recommended for heart and brain health - is safe to eat, says the US Food and Drug Administration.
A genetically modified soybean that produces oil containing omega-3 fatty acids - recommended for heart and brain health - is safe to eat, says the US Food and Drug Administration.
