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Genetically Modified Crops (Bt Cotton (In news (Bollgard-11 with herbicide…
Genetically Modified Crops
Bt Cotton
Bt stands for Bacillus
thuringiensishis is the bacteria
whose genome codes for a proteinthat kills the bollworm
Bollgard(BG) has single bacterial gene, while BGII has 2
BG began failing in 2009, BGII in 2014
None of other countries face this failing issue
In news
Bollgard-11 with herbicide tolerant traits is making thriving business.. BUt it isnt approved by Govt
Field Inspection and Scientific Evaluation Committee (FISEC) report points that Herbicide tolerant variety accounted to 15% of cotton growing area in AP., GJ, MH, TS and 5% in PB
Farmers paying more than official cap on seeds
They weren't smuggled from anywhere, but manipulated with Monsanto under trial seeds
What is the Indication?
Farmers want access to new
technologies if they are benefited
Govt regulatory Mechanism in poor light
Cotton yield history in India
B1 introduced in 2002, B2 in 2006
As a result India emerged as largest cotton producer and exporter of cotton in world
Country benefited from import savings and Farmers earning increased
Now, more than 95% of Country's cotton is under Bt cotton
Way forward
BGII failing in Mh due to pinkballworm attacks, More resistant BGIII needed
Definitions/Basics
Pesticide: is used to manage pests and if
necessary kill a range of pests
Insecticide: effective at controlling insects in the larval or caterpillar stage of development.
Herbicide: hey will kill only specific
unwanted plants or broad spectrum(can be selective or total)