Bt Brinjal is a genetically modified brinjal created by inserting gene from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis into brinjal, which is said to give the plant resistance against insect pests. Bt Brinjal is being developed in India by Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co Pvt Ltd.
Brinjal has been cultivated in India for the last 4000 years or so ,and has many historical references in various languages. It is grown all over the country, year-round and is one of the most popular vegetables of India. The area under cultivation is estimated to be around 5 lakh hectares. . It is mainly grown in small plots as a cash crop by farmers. The average yields of Brinjal in India are reported to be around 200 to 350 quintals per hectare. The cultivations are mainly seen in the states of Andra Pradesh,Bihar,West Bengal.
Brinjal has been cultivated in India for the last 4000 years or so ,and has many historical references in various languages. It is grown all over the country, year-round and is one of the most popular vegetables of India. The area under cultivation is estimated to be around 5 lakh hectares. . It is mainly grown in small plots as a cash crop by farmers. The average yields of Brinjal in India are reported to be around 200 to 350 quintals per hectare. The cultivations are mainly seen in the states of Andra Pradesh,Bihar,West Bengal.
Studies have proved that there are many potential health hazards in foods bio-engineered in this manner.India shows adverse human health impacts in farm and factory workers with allergies caused by Bt Cotton.
The voices against Bt Brinjal are steadily growing louder. In a latest movement against the genetically modified crop, people from across the country gathered to observe a day-long fast, on Martyr's day, protesting against Bt Brinjal.
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