Day 21
Agriculture & FoodSkim2025-06-09
GEAC Recommends BRL-I Trials for GM Cotton
What Happened
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recommended Biosafety Research Level-I (BRL-I) confined field trials for a new genetically engineered cotton hybrid. The variety, known as Event RIRC-304, incorporates the cry1C gene to enhance resistance against pests.
Why It Matters
This move signals a potential expansion of India's Bt cotton portfolio to tackle evolving pest threats and improve crop yields through advanced biotechnology.
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