Study finds up to 30% of cotton area planted with illegal GM hybrids

A recent study has found that illegal genetically modified cotton hybrids are being grown across up to 30% of India's cotton cultivation area. The research highlights the widespread use of unauthorised GM seeds in defiance of regulatory restrictions.

The study raises concerns about the uncontrolled spread of unapproved genetic variants in cotton farming, potentially affecting crop quality and regulatory compliance across major cotton-producing states.