Q481
Work on GM mustard is carried out by
A.
Monsanto
B.
Syngenta
C.
Mahyco
D.
Proagro
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Work on GM mustard is carried out by Proagro.GM mustard contains two alien genes ('barnase' and 'barstar') isolated from a soil bacterium called Bacillus amyloliquefaciens that enable breeding of high-yielding commercial mustard hybrids.
Pro-Agro has developed this genetically modified mustard that resists glufosinate, it's brand of herbicide.