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GM Mustard
What is GM Mustard?
In October 2022, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recommended the environmental release of the genetically-modified (GM) mustard (Brassica juncea) variety DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11 for the development of new generation hybrids, paving the way for the commercialisation of the country’s first GM food crop. The GEAC said that the commercial use of DMH-11 hybrids will be subject to the Seed Act, 1966, and related rules and regulations.
Genetically-modified plants are developed to introduce a new trait to the plant which does not occur naturally. The DNA...
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Latest Updates on GM Mustard
SC gives spilt verdict on pleas challenging release of GM Mustard
The bench directed the issue to be placed before the Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud for adjudication by the appropriate bench
 "SC gives spilt verdict on pleas challenging release of GM Mustard")
Mustard seed output may touch all-time high of 12 mn tonnes this year: SEA
In India, rapeseed and mustard accounts for nearly one-third of edible oil produced through primary sources, making it the country's key edible oilseed crop
 "Mustard seed output may touch all-time high of 12 mn tonnes this year: SEA")
Supreme Court reserves order on environmental release of GM mustard
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a pleas seeking moratorium on release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment
 "Supreme Court reserves order on environmental release of GM mustard")
GM Mustard: Why reports of panel not considered by GEAC, SC asks Centre
The attorney general said being a statutory body, the GEAC is not supposed to go into these reports but has considered every relevant scientific finding before giving the go-ahead for the release
 "GM Mustard: Why reports of panel not considered by GEAC, SC asks Centre")
SC starts hearing pleas challenging commercial release of GM mustard
The bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Sanjay Karol asked the petitioners how much time they would take to argue the matter
 "SC starts hearing pleas challenging commercial release of GM mustard")
SC defers GM mustard hearing to Nov 21; experts say trials may be delayed
The ideal time to sown mustard hybrid for North India is Nov first week
 "SC defers GM mustard hearing to Nov 21; experts say trials may be delayed")
Low weight not a negative for GM mustard DMH-11, says Deepak Pental
Says yield as against ICAR's check variety not comparable as parent gene same
In trials, genetically modified mustard's yield against peers under scanner
SC to take a call on further trials on October 10
Pro-GM groups upset over questions on environmental impact of GM mustard
Delhi University's Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants and the National Dairy Development Board are the joint applicants for GM mustard
SC seeks response on plea for withdrawal of undertaking on GM Mustard
SC sought response of NGO 'Gene Campaign' and others on Centre's plea seeking withdrawal of its oral undertaking of November 2022 that it will not go ahead with commercial cultivation of GM mustard
Govt 'misleading' SC on herbicide-tolerant nature of GM mustard: Coalition
The government is instead seeking to "criminalise" farmers who use herbicide on GM mustard, Coalition of GM-free India said
 "Govt 'misleading' SC on herbicide-tolerant nature of GM mustard: Coalition")
GM mustard not developed as herbicide-tolerant, Centre tells SC
Top court says it is it is more concerned about the risk factors of GM Mustard
 "GM mustard not developed as herbicide-tolerant, Centre tells SC")
GM Mustard: It's risk factor which concerns us more, observes SC
The matter came up for hearing on Tuesday before a bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and B V Nagarathna
 "GM Mustard: It's risk factor which concerns us more, observes SC")
GM Mustard won't solve India's edible oil import problem, says Ashok Gulati
Gulati says he is in support of GM mustard, but to say that it will solve India's problem of edible oil imports is a stretch
 "GM Mustard won't solve India's edible oil import problem, says Ashok Gulati")
Govt rebuts activists claims on violations in GM mustard appraisal
The Coalition of GM-free India had on Friday released a report alleging that no (independent) health expert ever participated in GM mustard appraisal
2022: When high prices ate into rural earnings more than in urban areas
War, weather and excess liquidity impacted Bharat, though year-end saw things looking up a bit
GM mustard (DMH-11) may not solve India's edible oil import problem: ICAR
Indian Institutions engaged in developing GM seeds for 13 crops
What is a genetically modified crop? And why is it important to India?
The govt has cleared the 'environmental release' of a genetically modified variety of mustard. The move has been challenged in the apex court. But exactly are they? And, what's the around them?
Skewing the mustard field: The Yellow Revolution's revival needed
Claims that GM mustard will lead to increased yield are incorrect; we must focus on other solutions
A welcome shift
GM crops will boost yields
