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Bihar
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Assam
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Kerala
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Himachal Pradesh
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Detailed explanation-1: -First-ever genetically modified rubber planted in Assam.
Detailed explanation-2: -Recently, the world’s first Genetically Modified (GM) rubber plant developed by Rubber Research Institute was planted in Assam.
Detailed explanation-3: -First genetically modified plant commercially released in India is Bt cotton. This has been developed by MAHYCO (Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company) in collaboration with American company, Monsanto.
Detailed explanation-4: -The first genetically modified plant (GMP) was a tobacco resistant to antibiotics in 1983. In 1996, the first genetically altered crop, a delayed-ripening tomato was commercially released.
Detailed explanation-5: -Rubber Board has started field trial of world’s first GM (genetically modified) rubber in the state of Assam.