After the success of green and white revolutions leading to self sufficiency in food grains and milk production, the government is now looking at 'Krishna Kranti' (black revolution) to not only help India become self-sufficient in oil production but also provide a healthy environment to the people.
Managing indigenous and exotic plant genetic resources
The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) has added another feather to its cap! After pioneering the creation of genetically modified potato with enhanced protein content, scientists at NBPGR have developed transgenic rice having higher level of proteins.
Bt cotton - The debate continues
The Bt (bacillus thuringiensis) cotton developed by Mahyco-Monsanto was the first genetically engineered hybrid crop allowed for commercial sowing in India. The genetically modified cotton, commercialized in 2002, contains the
Please fuel the policy
It can cut down India’s import bill of crude oil and petroleum products by five percent straightaway. So, why are bio-fuels going through a slow-motion takeoff?
Monsanto continues with field trials of Bt cotton
