Genetic Engineering — Key Discoveries

Key Discoveries

Bt Cotton Approval and Subsequent Regulatory Evolution

2002 onwards

The approval of Bt Cotton in India in 2002 by the GEAC marked a watershed moment, being the first genetically modified crop commercially cultivated in the country. It demonstrated…

Golden Rice Controversy and Public Acceptance Challenges

Early 2000s - Present

Golden Rice, genetically engineered to produce beta-carotene (Vitamin A precursor), was developed to combat Vitamin A deficiency, a major public health issue in many developing…