2013-07-16 | permalink

Bangladesh to grow GM Brinjal

Bangladeshi scientists have readied the country’s first genetically modified (GM) crop — brinjal infused with pest-resistant genes — that will see a drastic fall in the use of harmful pesticides in the crop.
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (Bari) will apply to the National Technical Committee for Crop Biotechnology on Sunday for its release next month, said officials concerned.

• The Daily Star: Bangladesh to grow GM Brinjal
• Financial Express: Bt brinjal: experts fear risk of liver damage, immunity failure
• United News of Bangladesh: Move to introduce GM Bt-brinjal raises concern