Cry1Ac
gene, which targets cotton pest, Bollworm. Later on, second generation cotton
technology consisting of two genes of Bt, namely, Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab, called
Bollgard ... insect
resistance conferred by the Bt gene technology. It forms a significant portion
of the Bt cotton seed prices. It is stated that the trait
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producers of various seeds including Bt. Cotton seed in all parts of
India including Maharashtra. The petitioner ... Government (Agriculture Department)
had proposed to keep the prices of the BT cotton at the same rate.
However, taking into consideration drought situation
such as a resistance to pests and herbicide, and increased productivity. Bt cotton is currently the only approved GM technology seed in India ... area covered by cotton uses Bt cotton.57 After releasing Bt cotton in the country, the crop's yield increased from
dated 23.05.2008 (the
notification) fixing the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of Bt. cotton
seeds.
An interim order was passed on 27.06.2008 "...whenever
the Ordinance ... Essential Commodities Act
controlling price of BT cotton seeds. The Seeds Act and the Seed
Control Order not actively dealt with and nowhere intended
dated 23.05.2008 (the
notification) fixing the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of Bt. cotton
seeds.
An interim order was passed on 27.06.2008 "...whenever
the Ordinance ... Essential Commodities Act
controlling price of BT cotton seeds. The Seeds Act and the Seed
Control Order not actively dealt with and nowhere intended
dated 23.05.2008 (the
notification) fixing the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of Bt. cotton
seeds.
An interim order was passed on 27.06.2008 "...whenever
the Ordinance ... Essential Commodities Act
controlling price of BT cotton seeds. The Seeds Act and the Seed
Control Order not actively dealt with and nowhere intended
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