Source: Checkbiotech

JK Agri Genetics Ltd, member of the leading industrial Group, JK Organisation and one of the leading companies in hybrid seed business in India, has entered into an agreement with National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, (a CSIR Institute) to commercialise their New Bt Cotton technology using Cry 1EC gene in India.

JK Agri genetics has recently launched the first indigenously developed Bt Cotton in Indian Market after obtaining the clearances from GEAC during Kharif 2006, wherein the product was developed under collaborative research with BREF-IIT Kharagpur.

The new gene (Cry IEC) developed by NBRI would be pyramided with the recently released material carrying Cry 1Ac gene. This elite Bt Cotton will give broader insect resistance coverage, particularly against Spodoptera (tobacco caterpillar) and expected to provide season long uniform protection of the target pests throughout the entire field. Besides, the new product would also help in delaying the resistance development in Cotton Bollworm complex. Currently cotton varieties containing Bt do not offer acceptable control of Spodoptera.

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