Chapter 4 The Impact of Bt Cotton and the Potential Impact of Biotechnology on Other Crops in China and India

摘要: Since the 1980s agricultural biotech investments by public sector have increased substantially in both China and India. In last two decades there has also been a dramatic increase private section investment biotechnology particularly The promise of major benefits Bt cotton identified early socioeconomic studies proven to be true. spread at least 66% 85% total areas India, respectively – wherever bollworm is problem. continues control countries, farmers continue as beneficiaries rather than or seed companies. impacts yield increases India reduced pesticides consumption China. China, evidence suggests that suppressed population so non-Bt growers producers other crops are susceptible benefitting. The chapter provides near future rice eggplant could positive reducing pesticide use farmers’ exposure chemical increasing yields. Both were approved for commercial production government biosafety regulators, but not yet available cultivation.