Related Keywords: commercial approval, farmer, GEAC, GM jute
University of Calcutta has developed genetically modified (GM) jute. The genetic modification by gene sequencing can produce the required quality and varieties of jute like the longer fibres and different colours. The GM jute has been forwarded to the regulator, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) for commercial approval.
GM jute will become the second crop of its kind to get approval, after the GM cotton which was approved in 2002 for commercialization
