05.03.2010 | permalink
Currently under controlled field trials - the second stage of strict examination of any transgenic seed - genetically modified (GM) drought trait rice would take at least 8 years for commercialisation in India, said
GM rice has already completed polyhouse test - the crop grown under lock and key - successfully which is the first stage of examination. [...] By 2010-11, the test will enter into open field trials under strict government control which will run at least for two years.