GM oilseed rape: the same three genes will be in modified mustard, if India accepts the plan Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters
It is crunch time for India’s hope of growing genetically modified food crops. Will it succumb to a European-style backlash against the technology, or open the door to varieties supporters say are vital in a nation grappling with malnutrition, how to feed a rapidly growing population, and climate upheaval?
Waiting in the wings for final clearance is genetically modified mustard, developed by scientists at the University of Delhi and reported to improve yields by 25 per cent. It would cut…
