Source: news.bbc.co.uk
UNITED KINGDOM, October 15, 2009: Indian regulators have for the first time approved the introduction of a genetically-modified (GM) food crop to India. The new variety of eggplant has been developed by one of India’s largest seed companies, Mahyco.
Mahyco says the GM vegetable is more resistant to natural pests, but anti-GM groups oppose its introduction, saying that there are serious health concerns. The Indian government already allows GM cotton to be grown.