Karnataka government has strongly ruled out the possibility of permission to carry out clinical trials on genetically-modified crops. ”Action would be taken against those who are engaged in the conduct of trials on GM crops in Bijapur and other districts without the permission of the government,” state agriculture minister Umesh Katti, stated on the sidelines of a meet for bankers and officials of the agriculture department, FnB News learnt on Thursday. He was firm that the department had not given permission to undertake trials to any multinational or local companies.