Contaminated-The New Science of Food
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Future bleak for Matti Gulla as it faces genetic contamination
Had highlighted this issue in September 2010, when the signs of genetic contamination had first occurred.
The agriculture department had carried out surveillance and awareness campaign in the area against bio-contamination.
“Our crops are getting pest infestations, leaf cutters (green jiggy jocids) and white fleas, which ruin the plants. These pests were the results of new varieties of egg plants (new types of brinjals) being promoted by the seed companies, I have gone to other fields across the Swarna river, where I found the farmers were growing genetically modified brinjals” said Vasudeva Bhat, a grower.
Local agricultural experts say the damage to the crop by way of bio-contamination appears to be grave with patches of gulla farms showing signs of degeneration for the second crop. They have advised the farmers to remove the affected portions and go for replantation.
“The ministry has directed the central information commissioner to post all information pertaining to genetically engineered crops, particularly brinjal, on the website of the Genetically Engineered Food Assessment Committee (GEAC), under the ministry, and on the website of the department of biotechnology,” Prof Madhyastha said.
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