2014-02-27 | permalink

India: GM Varieties Set to Boost Mustard Oil Production

Mustard oil production in India is expected increase considerably in the coming years. According to estimates the country will produce 34 lakh tonnes (LT) of mustard oil by 2020, which in turn will reduce India’s reliance on imports of kanola oil (derived from rapeseeds) from Canada.

• Live Punjab: India: GM Varieties Set to Boost Mustard Oil Production
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• The Times of India: India: Govt for field trials of GM crops under strict protocol