India's genetically modified (GM) crops regulator on Thursday recommended the commercial use of genetically modified mustard in a submission to the environment ministry amid opposition by anti-GM groups, including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated bodies. In its submission, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the nodal regulator for GM crops, has given a "positive" recommendation but "with certain conditions". With its green signal, the GEAC has pushed the hybrid plant developed by scientists at the Delhi University closer to becoming the country's first edible GM crop. The environment ministry has to now take a final call on this.Opposition To Genetically Modified Crops...
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