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Bt technology
December 6, 2022

Dear Hon'ble Supreme Court, Here Are Some Compelling Reasons for Permitting GM Mustard

By vivian fernandes
What’s the compelling reason for release of GM mustard, the Supreme Court asked the Attorney…
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Agri-biotechnologyBiodiversityBriefing
October 4, 2022

Sex Scent Mating Disruption Effective in Checking Pink Bollworm Infestation in Cotton, Say Two Proponents

By vivian fernandes
Female sex scent dispensers can disrupt the mating behaviour of pink bollworm moths, greatly reduce…
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Agriculture PolicyBriefingBt cotton
October 4, 2017

State Officials Claim Ignorance, Say Centre Must Take Action After SABC Reports "Rampant" Cultivation of Illegal Herbicide-Tolerant Bt Cotton

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The Delhi-based South Asia Biotechnology Centre (SABC) has found evidence of cultivation of illegal…
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May 6, 2017

Worldwide Area under GM Crops Rebounds in 2016, But Tad Less than in 2014

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Area under genetically-modified (GM) crops increased by 5.4 million hectares (mha) in 2016 to 181.1…
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Agriculture PolicyBriefing
November 27, 2016

Mechanical Cotton Picking Must be Driven in "Mission Mode," Says CIRCOT Director Patil

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Farmers, seed companies, ginners, spinners, agri-machinery manufacturers and the government must…
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Agri-biotechnology
September 27, 2016

GM Mustard Will Not Affect Honey Bees, says SABC Quoting Study, Experts

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Pollen of genetically-engineered mustard will not affect honey bees. On the contrary, it is likely…
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Agri-biotechnologyAgriculture Policy
September 19, 2016

Environment Ministry Refutes Anti-GM Mustard Activists; Supporters Mount Email Campaign

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With genetically-engineered mustard reaching the last stage of the regulatory approval process…
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Agri-biotechnologyBriefingGM CropsHybrids
August 22, 2016

SABC's Letter To GEAC Urging Approval of GM Mustard Hybrid DMH-11

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Dear Chairperson GEAC After extensive discussion with the scientific community and key stakeholders…
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BriefingBt cotton
October 30, 2015

Hybrid Seed Production Creates Plenty of Jobs

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Irrespective of crops, hybrid seeds are more expensive than open pollinated varieties (OPVs).
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