GM Cotton

GM Cotton covers the latest news, biotechnology developments, regulatory updates, seed innovations, pest management strategies, scientific research, and agricultural policies related to genetically modified cotton. Find information on Bt Cotton, Bollgard technology, Pink Bollworm management, insect resistance, GM seed technology, biotechnology regulations, gene editing, cotton productivity, and sustainable cotton farming.

GM Cotton, commonly known as Bt Cotton, is the world’s most widely cultivated genetically modified crop and remains the only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in India. Developed using genes from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), GM Cotton provides protection against major bollworm pests, helping farmers reduce insecticide use and improve crop productivity. This topic covers Bt Cotton hybrids, Bollgard and Bollgard II technologies, Pink Bollworm resistance, biosafety assessments, regulatory approvals, seed industry developments, farmer adoption trends, crop protection strategies, and the future of cotton biotechnology in India and global markets.