We got a very elaborate knowledge on transgenic biotechnology, which is in hype now a days because of the issues associated with Bt Brinjal, via speeches of Scientist Mohan Kumar. Very beautifully he answered all the controversies associated with commercialization of Bt Brinjal. He raised a very strong points related to Bt cotton. As per his words - "No issue is created by the media when it comes to the commercialization of Bt fibers, but if the same technology is applied to edibles...there is always a problem.
I would like to put forward few points which he mentioned regarding the topic. He mentioned that Bt Brinjal was NOT -
I would like to put forward few points which he mentioned regarding the topic. He mentioned that Bt Brinjal was NOT -
- A research on demand- the research was carried out because of any demand or any thing of that sort.
- Novel Concept- It was not a novel concept
- Proper Management- Clearity of intentions in carring out the test of transgenic brinjal was made to the common public
- Marketing management- Before it could be properly communicated, media played it part.
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