Regulator's nod for trial of 10 GM crops

Taking a major step forward to scientifically assess 'risk' and 'safety' aspects of transgenic crops, the government's top regulator — Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) — on Friday revalidated 10 varieties of GM crops including wheat, rice, maize and cotton and allowed multi-national seed companies to go for "confined field trials" of these varieties.

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