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Bt eggplants (brinjal) in India

 

Since 1999 GENET collects and distributes information on various topics in the field of genetic engineering in agriculture, food production and health. With this "Special Topic: Bt Brinjal in India" GENET aims at providing an overview about the debate on development and approval of Bt brinjal in this country, based on our archives.

2010-02-23 |

Indian Ministry of Science used ISAAA text in letter supporting GE crops

The pro-Bt brinjal view in the ministry of science and technology seems to be on shaky ethical ground. Investigations reveal that the department’s minister Prithviraj Chavan - a vocal supporter of genetically engineered crops - copied and quoted in an official letter material from reports published by a lobbying outfit [ISAAA] funded by seed companies including Monsanto and Mahyco.

2010-02-23 |

Indian Ministry of Science used ISAAA text in letter supporting GE crops

The pro-Bt brinjal view in the ministry of science and technology seems to be on shaky ethical ground. Investigations reveal that the department’s minister Prithviraj Chavan - a vocal supporter of genetically engineered crops - copied and quoted in an official letter material from reports published by a lobbying outfit [ISAAA] funded by seed companies including Monsanto and Mahyco.

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