Trial of GM crops only after state govt`s approval

Last Updated: Friday, July 8, 2011, 16:34

The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has directed companies conducting field trials of genetically modified (GM) crops to first produce a no-objection certificate from the concerned state government.

Now, genetically modified cows that produce `human` milk!

Last Updated: Sunday, April 3, 2011, 12:35

Scientists have for the first time created genetically modified cattle that produce milk with the same properties as human breast milk.

CPM shifts stand on Genetically Modified crops

Last Updated: Sunday, January 2, 2011, 13:00

A CPI(M) leader said that it will be unscientific to oppose in to the introduction of such seeds into the country.

Ban genetically modified crops: Greenpeace India

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 21:20

A Greenpeace India delegation demanded a ban on GM crops, saying they were a threat to agriculture.

BT brinjal to become reality soon: TNAU VC

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 12:14

BT brinjal, over which the government has put a moratorium would become a reality in a couple of years after farmers are convinced of its positive aspects, according to a top official of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural university.

Genetically modified crops succumb to bug infection

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 15:37

As the debate over the safety of genetically modified food continues to rage, biologists have found that GM squash plants - resistant to three major viral diseases - became more vulnerable to a fatal bacterial infection.

Will not oppose Bt brinjal blindly: Agriculture Ministry

Last Updated: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 15:56

The agriculture ministry would not "blindly oppose" the introduction of Bt brinjal after its commercialisation was approved by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), Agriculture Ministry said here Thursday.