Hybrid mustard and biotechnology: Pathways for doubling farmers’ incomes and nutritional security
By: Nuthalapati, Chandra S.et al
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BookPublisher: Economic and Political Weekly Description: 58(43), Oct 28, 2023: p.47-54.
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Economic and Political WeeklySummary: The government’s decision to move ahead on the much-delayed genetically modified mustard developed by the University of Delhi signifies a turnaround and bodes well for the country’s food system. Numerous tests over the last 20 years prove its safety for food, feed, and the environment in the Indian context. The resultant hybrid DMH-11 gives a yield advantage of 37% with the same level of inputs. Our analysis shows that the farming community will get 99% of the additional monetary gains, leaving only 1% to the seed companies. Establishing a hybrid seed production system through this approval is a breakthrough, and several new hybrids with higher yields and desirable characteristics might follow in the next few years that can lead to a turnaround in mustard production.- Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2023/43/review-rural-affairs/hybrid-mustard-and-biotechnology.html
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The government’s decision to move ahead on the much-delayed genetically modified mustard developed by the University of Delhi signifies a turnaround and bodes well for the country’s food system. Numerous tests over the last 20 years prove its safety for food, feed, and the environment in the Indian context. The resultant hybrid DMH-11 gives a yield advantage of 37% with the same level of inputs. Our analysis shows that the farming community will get 99% of the additional monetary gains, leaving only 1% to the seed companies. Establishing a hybrid seed production system through this approval is a breakthrough, and several new hybrids with higher yields and desirable characteristics might follow in the next few years that can lead to a turnaround in mustard production.- Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2023/43/review-rural-affairs/hybrid-mustard-and-biotechnology.html
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