Question: in which of the following state first genetically modified (GM) rubber has recently planted?
a) Kerala
b) Assam
c) Karnataka
d) None of these
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:-
- On 22 June 2021; first genetically modified (GM) rubber has been planted in Assam, India.
- Rubber Board India has planted this GM rubber plant at its Sarutari research farm in Guwahati.
- Rubber Research Institute of India has developed the GM rubber plant.
- The new plant is expected to grow well under the climatic conditions of the North-East.
- It should be noted that additional copies of the gene MnSOD (manganese-containing superoxide dismutase) inserted in this GM rubber.
- Equipped with new gene MnSOD, GM rubber plant is expected to tide over the severe cold conditions during winter.
- Point to be noted that cold winter is a major factor affecting the growth of young rubber plants.
Links:-
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/first-ever-genetically-modified-rubber-planted-in-assam/article34913748.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/first-ever-genetically-modified-rubber-planted-in-assam/article34901294.ece