What is meant by bt brinjal?
The genetically modified (GM) crops may ‘fight’ pests due to their modified genetic makeup, courtesy Bacillus thurengiensis or ‘Bt’ as claimed by a group of scientists, but are their byproducts safe for human consumption? Apart from altering the genetic material of the wild varieties, these GM plants might pose health hazards for humans and livestock, claimed a leading expert Prof. Jeffrey Smith. While speaking on ill-effects of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) here today, Prof. Smith, also executive director of US-based Institute of Responsible Technology, said as per available data from various research institutes, many agricultural-related produce in the US like soya, corn, papaya, sugar beet and drinks like squash may ‘affect’ human health. The ill-effects of ‘Bt’ tomato, potato, corn and soya were also studied in laboratory rats and scientists had even noticed bleeding in their small intestine, overall stunted growth, high blood pressure, loss of immunity and inability to rep
