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2009-10-23 | permalink
Biotechnology scientists support Bt brinjal approval in India
The media in India have been abuzz with stories about the commercial release of the genetically modified (GM) crop Bt Brinjal. The press is always trying to present both sides of a story. However, what happens when one side of the argument is not based on sound science? Greenpeace has been very active in the Indian press on the Bt Brinjal debate. It seems every story about Bt Brinjal has at least one quote from a Greenpeace spokesperson or Greenpeace sponsored critic of GM crops.
- AgBioWorld, USA: Make your voice heard - Help India approve Bt eggplant
- Outlook India, India: Bt brinjal ’safe’ for human consumption: TNAU
- Kerala.com, India: BT brinjal technology is safe, says Dr. Gosal of Punjab Agriculture University
- Express News Service, India: Bt brinjal safe, says UAS
- Hindustan Times, India: Don’t be afraid of GM food
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2009-10-23 | permalink
Biotechnology scientists support Bt brinjal approval in India
The media in India have been abuzz with stories about the commercial release of the genetically modified (GM) crop Bt Brinjal. The press is always trying to present both sides of a story. However, what happens when one side of the argument is not based on sound science? Greenpeace has been very active in the Indian press on the Bt Brinjal debate. It seems every story about Bt Brinjal has at least one quote from a Greenpeace spokesperson or Greenpeace sponsored critic of GM crops.
- AgBioWorld, USA: Make your voice heard - Help India approve Bt eggplant
- Outlook India, India: Bt brinjal ’safe’ for human consumption: TNAU
- Kerala.com, India: BT brinjal technology is safe, says Dr. Gosal of Punjab Agriculture University
- Express News Service, India: Bt brinjal safe, says UAS
- Hindustan Times, India: Don’t be afraid of GM food
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