The Government’s decision whether to allow or not allow commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal holds the key for further trials in genetically modified (GM) rice. ”Bt brinjal is the first product that has come up for approval. The Government’s decision will pave the way for other GM crops,” said a research scientist. ”At least, 25 separate trials are being held in GM rice. In some cases, the first bio-safety research trials have been completed. Six private firms and some 15 universities are carrying out research on genetically modified rice,” said an official of Greenpeace India.