Page 2 - Latest Updates on GM Mustard
GM mustard safe for food, feed use and cultivation, says govt
Says GM technology important for food security, import reduction
 "GM mustard safe for food, feed use and cultivation, says govt")
Any compelling reason for environmental release of GM Mustard? SC to Centre
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre whether there was any compelling reason for the environmental release of GM Mustard failing which the country will be doomed
 "Any compelling reason for environmental release of GM Mustard? SC to Centre")
GM mustard unsustainable in India, SC told; arguments to continue today
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) had earlier this year cleared the proposal for commercial cultivation of the GM mustard
GM Mustard plants needs uprooting to avoid contamination: Campaigners to SC
GM mustard have started germinating after their environmental release and before the plants start flowering in few weeks they must be uprooted to prevent the environment contamination
Farmer groups demand end to GM mustard trials; write to PM Narendra Modi
Activists claims Centre misleading SC on GM mustard
Potential of GM mustard yield untested, says DRMR director P K Rai
As per the developer and some scientists, the GM mustard variety DMH-11 has a yield potential of 28-30 per cent increase over the most common mustard variant available in the country
 "Potential of GM mustard yield untested, says DRMR director P K Rai")
GM mustard row: Supreme Court will only examine 'judicial aspects'
The next hearing will be on November 29
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GM mustard sown in 6 field trial plots days before SC heard plea against it
'We received the seeds on October 22 and a case was listed in the top court on November 3. The seeds were already planted in between this period in field trial plots for evaluating the yields'
Govt bats for GM mustard in SC: To make India self-sufficient in edible oil
The government said the present rate of edible oil consumption in India surpasses the domestic production rate and at present, India meets nearly 55-60% of its edible oil demand through imports
Opposition to GM crops based on unfounded fears: Centre tells Supreme Court
"As India is importing and consuming oil derived from GM crops, opposition to such (technologies) based on unfounded fears will only hurt the farmers, consumers, and the industry," the affidavit said
 "Opposition to GM crops based on unfounded fears: Centre tells Supreme Court")
GM mustard approval after long, exhaustive process: Centre to SC
This comes after the court told the Centre on November 3 not to allow the planting of genetically modified (GM) mustard until the next hearing
 "GM mustard approval after long, exhaustive process: Centre to SC")
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait says he will boycott trials of GM Mustard
He said that there was no reason why the GM Mustard should be allowed into the country after objections from scientists from several countries
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Lobby to intensify protests against environmental release of GM mustard
Almost 200 activists gathered outside the Directorate of Mustard Research in Bharatpur (Rajasthan), calling for halting the approvals
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Top headlines: Consumer protection rules, Infosys may overtake Cognizant
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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SC orders status quo on sowing of GM mustard; next hearing on Nov 10
The plea stated that the modified seeds can contaminate non-GM mustard crops and that the sowing of such seeds should be put on hold
 "SC orders status quo on sowing of GM mustard; next hearing on Nov 10")
Supreme Court orders status quo on environmental release of GM mustard
The bench queried the Centre's counsel on the current status in connection with the environmental release of GM mustard
GM mustard awaits a 'competent authority' as uncertainty surrounds
Uncertainty surrounds the second attempt to introduce the genetically modified oilseed
Solvent Extractors Assn seeks release of 100 kg GM mustard for this rabi
Edible oil body plans sow the seeds in 200 out of the 1,000-odd model mustard farms that it plans to set up this season
Genetically modified mustard seeds may fix India's cooking oil imbalance
New Delhi has given environmental clearance to a genetically modified mustard crop, which promises to boost yields by as much as 28%
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Enhancing mustard yields
Genetically tweaked variety can increase production. It would be unwise for India to deny its commercialisation
