Ex-principal scientific adviser backs nod to GM Mustard

New Delhi: Backing the central biotech regulator’s move on allowing environmental release of GM mustard for its seed production and testing that may eventually lead to its commercial cultivation, the former principal scientific adviser (PSA) to the government K Vijay Raghavan has said the “mustard farmers are ready for a change” as the transgenic variety would provide them higher yield with low input costs.

- Vishwa Mohan

Referring to history of its development and processes involved in certifying its safety aspect, Raghavan in a series of tweets on the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) decision flagged records of safe consumption of GE rapeseed oil and meal in many countries.