Indian scientist hails govt's move to stop Bt brinjal cultivation

Renowned Indian Agriculture scientist M.S. Swaminathan on Wednesday commended the Indian government's decision to defer the cultivation of the genetically modified (GM) egg plant, Bt brinjal in the country and termed its as a “wise and appropriate decision”. Dr. Swaminathan said that studies should be conducted on this new variety of eggplant before giving it a green signal for mass cultivation.