Mustard one step closer to becoming 2nd GM crop in India after cotton

If approved, it would be 2nd GM crop in India after cotton; SJM and environmentalists slam the move

In a major push towards use of genetically modified crops, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the regulator for GM crops, today recommended commercial use of GM mustard in a submission made to the environment ministry.

The GEAC in a meeting held today approved the commercial use of GM mustard, news agency PTI reported.

If approved, mustard would be the first genetically modified direct food crop to be commercially launched in India, after the failed attempts with Bt brinjal.

GM Cotton is the only crop which has been allowed in India so far.

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