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Genetically modified (GM) crops UPSC NOTE

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 Why in news

  • The court recently issued a split decision on allowing genetically modified (GM) mustard for cultivation in India.

  • The verdict examines the safety and regulatory issues surrounding GM mustard.

  • The decision will affect the future of GM crops and agricultural biotechnology in India.

DMH-11 mustard

  • Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11) is an indigenously developed transgenic mustard. 

  • It is a genetically modified variant of Herbicide Tolerant (HT) mustard.

  • DMH-11 is a result of a cross between Indian mustard variety ‘Varuna’ and East European ‘Early Heera-2’ mustard.

  • It is developed under a publicly funded project at the Delhi University’s biotechnology department

  • It contains two alien genes (‘barnase’ and ‘barstar’) isolated from a soil bacterium called Bacillus amyloliquefaciens that enable breeding of high-yielding commercial mustard hybrids.

  • DMH-11 has shown approximately 28% more yield than the national check and 37 % more than the zonal checks and its use has been claimed and approved by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

    • Bar gene” maintains the genetic purity of hybrid seed.

Status of GM crops

  • Cotton is the only GM crop currently allowed in India. 

  • GM seeds for other food crops, including rice, wheat, tomato, brinjal, and mustard, are still under consideration

  • DMH-11 has passed trials and was approved by the GEAC in October 2022, subject to further tests.

Environmental Concerns

  • Environmental groups argue that DMH-11 is herbicide-tolerant, which could force farmers to use specific pesticides with potentially harmful environmental effects.

Debates

  • Justice Nagarathna criticized the GEAC for not following the ‘precautionary principle,’ while Justice Karol was satisfied with the approval process.

  • The case will be reviewed by a larger Bench led by the Chief Justice of India.

  • The Court ordered the Centre to develop a policy on GM crops, reflecting ongoing ideological and environmental concerns.

  • The controversy extends beyond agricultural metrics, focusing on the broader implications of adopting GM technology

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