Negotiating the GM Minefield
Published: Dec 15, 2018
Photo Courtesy: Amanda Cosco
The contribution of transgenic crops in increasing agri-output has become insignificant. The present focus is more on sustainable agriculture.
Abstract: Progress in biotechnology has brought in genetically modified (GM) crops that are expected to change the agricultural contours. However, unlike the developed world, there are latent as well as vocal apprehensions in the developing world regarding the use of GM seeds. Further, legal issues of patenting in different countries are also a serious concern.
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