Page 3 - Latest Updates on GM Mustard
Has India's outlook towards GM changed or is it just a flash in the pan?
Quick decision-making has pumped up the scientific community, particularly for those who work in the field of agriculture sciences
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Indian scientists say new GM mustard seeds safe for commercial cultivation
New hybrid GM seeds could potentially raise mustard yields to 3.0-3.5 tonnes per hectare, he said, up from around 1.3 tonnes now
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Scientists say GM mustard production can start from this rabi itself
An official clarification made later says approval has come from GEAC, which is authorised to do so, and not from MoEF
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ICAR can conduct field demos and trials of GM mustard this rabi season
BT-cotton is the only non-food crop allowed for commercial cultivation in India at present
Despite direct impact, edible oil sector is divided on GM mustard approval
Even the opinion of farmers' groups seems divided after AIKS comes out in support
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RSS affiliates want GM mustard approval withdrawn immediately
BKS calls for CBI and ED probe while office of PM's scientific advisor welcomes it
TMS Ep291: WhatsApp service, GM mustard, airline stocks, GSLV Mark III
Is it time to think of WhatsApp as a public service? Are the fears over GM mustard overblown? Are airline stocks set to fly high? What made GSLV Mark III's last mission special? All answers here
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Are the fears over GM mustard overblown?
Biotech regulator GEAC has recommended the environmental release of genetically-modified mustard. But not all are happy with this decision. So what are the concerns around GM crops?
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No more approvals needed: Experts on environmental release of GM mustard
This, several experts said, is a firm indication that the matter has been cleared at the highest echelons
Without science and technology, Indian agriculture cannot prosper: Pental
'We have been asked to go for coordinated trials to be conducted by ICAR'
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Years after Bt cotton, GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard
Approves environmental release; calls for further studies
Govt puts GM mustard approval on hold
Cotton only GM crop allowed to be sold, cultivated in India
No policy decision yet on commercial launch of GM mustard seeds: Govt to SC
Govt is considering aspects of matter and invited suggestions on commercial roll-out of GM seeds
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GM mustard: Agri scientists press for okay
Two official entities representing them write to PM for clearance to commercial cultivation
Not yet seen GM mustard details, will take time: Harsh Vardhan
Science & tech minister minister Vardhan recently replaced Anil Dave as the environment minister
Green ministry reissues GM mustard FAQs
Anti-GM groups argue conflict of interest in Harsh Vardhan's appointment as he holds S&T portfolio
Will promote GM mustard after Environment Ministry agrees: Agri ministry
Currently, Bt cotton is the only GM crop allowed for commercial cultivation
Farmers, activists demand rollback of approval for GM Mustard
Protesters were not allowed to enter ministry to submit a memorandum to Anil Madhav Dave
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GM Mustard: Let the Dhara flow as this tech is pro-farmer and pro-science
However, there is no evidence that GMOs are harmful for human health
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House panel may review clearance for GM mustard cultivation
Panel is likely to meet to review clearance given by GEAC for GM mustard's commercial cultivation
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