Safe and sufficient food production is an important issue in India. Development of improved varieties by modern plant breeding is crucial. Nowadays, GM (genetically modified) varieties are emerging as a strong tool and promise.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/cisgenics-facilitating-second-green-revolution-india-improved-traditional-plant
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/e-jacobsen
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/karaba-n-nataraja
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/current-science
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agriculture
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/green-revolution
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agricultural-research
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/plant-breeding
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/gm-crops
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biotechnology
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india