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

India is the fifth-largest producer and also the seventh-largest importer of edible oils in the world. Though significant progress has been made in the production and yield of oilseeds in India, our annual vegetable oil import has been about $10 billion in recent years. The Ministry of Environment is allowing for genetically modified (GM) mustard, stating that this will help reduce imports.

DMH-11 and parental lines’ approval deeply problematic
 

Approval for the environmental release of GM mustard is based upon weak science. It is a matter of concern that some scientists, the apex regulatory body (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, or