ISAAA Brief 38-2009: Index
ISAAA Brief 38-2009: The Development and Regulation of Bt Brinjal in India (Eggplant/Aubergine)
PART - I BIOLOGY, PRODUCTION AND SIGNIFICANCE OF BRINJAL IN INDIA
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Origin and Genetic Diversity of Brinjal
2.1 Botanical classification
2.2 Centre of origin
2.3 Genetic diversity
2.3.1 Different species, distribution and germplasm conservation
Chapter 3: Biology of Brinjal
3.1 Morphology
3.2 Reproductive biology
3.2.1 Growth and development
3.2.2 Pollination and fertilization
Chapter 4: Production and Utilization of Brinjal in India
4.1 Significance of brinjal in India and other countries
4.2 Economic importance in India and globally
4.3 Geographical distribution in India
4.4 Cultivation requirements
4.5 Cropping practices
4.6 Production and productivity of brinjal
Chapter 5: Major Challenges in Brinjal Production in India
PART - II BIOTECH CROPS: A PARADIGM SHIFT IN CROP DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 6: Unfolding Biotech Development in Food Crops
6.1 Biotech crops: What are they?
6.2 Biotech crops: Technology perspective
6.3 Global status and impact of biotech/GM crops, 1996 to 2007
6.4 Research and development of biotech/GM vegetable crops
6.5 Success of the first insect-resistant biotech crop in India - Bt cotton
PART - III DEVELOPMENT OF Bt BRINJAL IN INDIA
Chapter 7: Bt Brinjal - Development of the First Biotech Vegetable Crop in India
7.1 A brief overview
7.2 Fruit and shoot borer (FSB): The target insect-pest
7.2.1 How does FSB infestation start?
7.2.2 Life cycle of the fruit and shoot borer (FSB)
7.2.3 Nature of symptoms, damage and control measures
7.3 Bt brinjal: How is it developed?
7.3.1 Bt brinjal: How does it control FSB?
7.3.2 Bt brinjal: Why is it better and safer?
7.3.3 Bt brinjal: India pioneers first Bt brinjal in the world
PART - IV Bt BRINJAL : THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN INDIA
Chapter 8: Bt Brinjal - Regulation, Biosafety and Food Safety Assessment
8.1 Regulatory framework
8.2 Food safety and nutritional assessment
Chapter 9: Bt Brinjal - Environmental Concerns
9.1 Background
9.2 Centre of origin
9.3 Pollen flow and gene transfer
9.4 Soil impact assessment
9.5 Impact on non-target organisms
9.6 Insect resistance management against Bt insecticidal protein
Chapter 10: Bt Brinjal - Socio-Economic Implications
10.1 Agronomic performance
10.2 Benefits to farmers
10.3 Benefits to consumers
Chapter 11: Looking Ahead
Annex - 1 List of vegetable improvement programs/centres in India
Annex - 2 List of important vegetable seed companies in India
Annex - 3 List of brinjal varieties released at national and state level, 1975 to 2008
Annex - 4 List of brinjal hybrids released at national and state level, 1975 to 2008
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