New Delhi, India
February 27, 2009
Source:
USDA/FAS GAIN report IN 9029
Anticipating approval from the
Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) for commercial
cultivation of Bt egg plant, the
Maharashtra Hybrid Seed Company Limited (Mahyco) is getting
ready to go commercial with Bt varieties of staple crops such as
rice, wheat and some vegetables.
Among vegetables, Mahyco is targeting okra, chilies and tomato
as having good potential for commercialization. The company
started working on Bt rice in 2002/03, and expects GEAC approval
soon.
After Bt cotton, Bt eggplant is the second crop in India that is
likely to be approved by the government for commercial
cultivation.
(Source: Business
Line, 02/26/09) |
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