Biotechnology

Genetically Modified

MMB= Mahyco Monsanto Biotech = Mansanto comapany in India
HT= Herbiscide Tolerant
BT= Bacillus thuringiensis = is a genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically modified pest resistant plant cotton variety, which produces an insecticide to combat bollworm
BG= Bollgard cotton= Cotton made from BT
GM= Genetically Modified

FISEC= Field Inspection and Scientific Evaluation Committee

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

GEAC is apex body under Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change for regulating manufacturing, use, import, export and storage of hazardous micro-organisms or genetically engineered organisms (GMOs) and cells in the country. It is also responsible for giving technical approval of proposals relating to release of GMOs and products including experimental field trials.

transgenic mustard DMH-11 developed by University of Delhi’s Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants

The HT cotton thing is under GEAC too.

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