Bt cotton: A Crossroads for Indian Cotton As India

A Crossroads for Indian Cotton As India reflects on twenty years of Bt cotton cultivation, the ICAR-CICR study provides both reason for optimism and cause for concern. The technology undeniably transformed Indian agriculture, boosting yields, reducing pesticide use, and lifting millions of farmers out of poverty. Bt Cotton in India -Prospects and problems Top R.Ravikesavan 1 and K.Iyanar 2 1Associate Professor, 2Assistant professor Department of Cotton , Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641003 Introduction Cotton the “White Gold” is an important cash crop of India which plays a vital role in the Indian economy. As an industrial crop, it supports millions of people through cultivation, processing and trade and contributes Rs.360 billion to the export income. The area occupied by ... Bt cotton is a cotton variety that produces an insecticide to combat bollworm and other lepidopteran pests. Learn about its history, mechanism, advantages, and challenges, such as Bt -resistant pests and environmental impacts. Bt cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop approved in India. Learn about its impact, approval process, and future prospects in Indian agriculture.