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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%

Enhancing mustard yields

Genetically tweaked variety can increase production. It would be unwise for India to deny its commercialisation

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

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

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

ICAR can conduct field demos and trials of GM mustard this rabi season

Government agri-research body ICAR can conduct field demos and trials of the recently approved GM-mustard hybrid DMH-11 this rabi season and make it available for commercial use within three years, top officials of agri think-tank NASS and TASS said on Monday. On October 25, the environment ministry approved the "environment release" of transgenic mustard hybrid DMH-11 and the parental lines containing barnase, barstar and bar genes so that they can be used for developing new hybrids under the supervision of The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Addressing a joint press conference, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NASS) President Trilochan Mohapatra and Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) Chairman R S Paroda said the environment release of DMH-11 is a "landmark decision" breaking a long logjam on the release of GM food crops. The ICAR should be in a position to conduct field demonstrations and trials of DMH-11 in the next 10-15 days in key .

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

RSS affiliates want GM mustard approval withdrawn immediately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

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?

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'

Years after Bt cotton, GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

First crop to get such recommendation since Bt cotton in years, say experts

Govt puts GM mustard approval on hold

Cotton only GM crop allowed to be sold, cultivated in India

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

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

GM mustard: Agri scientists press for okay

Agricultural scientists are pushing for government approval, without delay, to commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) mustard.The matter is pending with the Union environment ministry and critics of GM technology want a 'No' decision.Addressing journalists on Monday, scientists from the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research said they'd written to the prime minister to expedite government support for GM technology."This technology has a proven track record and GM mustard has been tested by multiple scientific institutions," said Panjab Singh, president of NAAS. It would help reduce India's significant edible oil import of Rs 80,000 crore annually and boost farmer income, he added.The regulator for such crops, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), had recommended last month that GM mustard be cleared for commercial use. The application, made by the Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants at the ...

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