Agricultural Biotechnology: Genetically changed seeds for farmers
Chennai Online
July 14, 2007
Here’s the excerpt of a great article published by Chennai Online on the benefits of genetically modified seeds used in agricultural biotechnology…
Vellore, July 14: Genetically modified seeds planted by farmers would create a revolution in agriculture and help meet the needs of the growing population, district collector Dharmendra Pratap Yadav said today.
Speaking at a one-day workshop on 'Changed varieties of seeds in cultivation, he said farmers would have to plant genetically modified seeds for the increasing population. This would prevent crops from being destroyed by insects, be enduring and fetch them good returns.
The Collector advised cultivators to buy government certified seeds. These seeds had been brought out into the market after much work by agricultural research laboratories. "Not only are these seeds cost effective, but also require less water for irrigation," he said….
Full article at Chennai Online.
