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Detailed explanation-1: -Even as India awaits clearance of genetically modified mustard, the regulatory authority in Australia approved the commercial cultivation of the genetically modified Indian mustard species called ‘Brassica juncea’ for herbicide tolerance a few weeks ago.
Detailed explanation-2: -The government responded on Saturday, saying in a statement the GEAC cleared GM mustard after lengthy trials and close scrutiny of relevant data gathered over the years. The regulator has followed every guideline for approving the GM mustard crop, it said.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is GM Mustard? DMH-11 is an indigenously developed transgenic mustard. It is a genetically modified variant of Herbicide Tolerant (HT) mustard. DMH-11 is a result of a cross between Indian mustard variety ‘Varuna’ and East European ‘Early Heera-2’ mustard.
Detailed explanation-4: -DMH-11 is a genetically modified variety of mustard developed by IISc Bangalore. 2. If approved, this will be the first GM food crop to be allowed for cultivation in the country.