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Alarm raised over GM crop samples
Genetically-modified chilli and soybean have been found growing in farms in the North and Central Plains, fuelling concerns over the possible spread of the banned crops.
Ecologist warns on foreign genetically-modified seeds
Through monopoly status, foreign suppliers can raise seed prices and drive hundreds of millions of Chinese farmers bankrupt and trigger social unrest, the China Business News (CBN) reported Monday, citing Jiang Gaoming, an ecologist at the Institute of Botany under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Monsanto 'faked' data for approvals claims its ex-chief
The debate on genetically modified (GM) brinjal variety continues to generate heat. Former managing director of Monsanto India, Tiruvadi Jagadisan, is the latest to join the critics of Bt brinjal, perhaps the first industry insider to do so.
India is sharply divided over introduction of Bt Brinjal
NEW DELHI: With Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh's final decision on commercial cultivation of Bt Brinjal expected Wednesday, Indian scientists, politicians and environmental actitivists remain sharply divided over the issue of allowing the genetically modified vegetable to hit the market.
BT Brinjal issue: CPI seeks PM's intervention
The CPI on Tuesday sought the Prime Minister's intervention to restrain Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh from announcing any decision favouring Bt Brinjal on Wednesday, saying the opposition of several state governments has not been considered.
Hype or hysteria: A rational policy on GM food?
As India decides on whether to approve its first genetically modified (GM) crop, three experts consider if GM offers a solution to the global food crisis or represents a threat to biodiversity and the future of agriculture.
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Farmers' body supports Bt crops- Business Standard (February 07, 2010)
Bt brinjal holds the key to progress in GM rice trials- The Hindu Business Line (February 07, 2010)
AP vetoes Bt Brinjal- The Times of India (February 07, 2010)
I am not a Monsanto agent: Ramesh- The Hindu (February 06, 2010)
Syngenta and climate change, biodiversity- Business Mirror (February 06, 2010)
'Trying to take middle path on Bt-Brinjal'- India Blooms News Service (February 06, 2010)
GM foods: How safe are they?- The Times of India (February 06, 2010)
Challenges posed by Bt Brinjal- The Times of India (February 06, 2010)
Bulgaria Government Proposes 5-Year Ban on GM Crop Trials- Sofia News Agency (February 05, 2010)
Scientists, Donors Blast Ethiopia's Bio Safety Law- Voice of America News (February 05, 2010)
Left, Right together in anti-Bt protest- Indian Express (February 05, 2010)
The GM tomato that stays fresh for SIX WEEKS- The Daily Mail (February 02, 2010)
Farmers should embrace GM- FarmingUK (February 02, 2010)
Bt Brinjal - To Grow Or Not To Grow?- RTT News (February 02, 2010)
9 out of 10 consumers 'confused by GM'- Farmers Guardian (February 02, 2010)
Experts unsure of long-term health effects of Bt brinjal- Business Standard (February 02, 2010)
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