India halts GM crop

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Published Feb 09 2010 by Radio New Zealand

India has halted the cultivation of what would have been its first genetically modified vegetable crop, known as BT brinjal.

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh says more studies are needed to ensure genetically modified aubergines are safe for consumption.

The GM vegetable has...

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