Article: TN Agri University developing genetically modified papaya.

TN Agri University developing genetically modified papaya

Madurai, Dec 9 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is developing a genetically modified papaya that would resist "ring spot virus" responsible for destroying papaya cultivation in thousands of acres in the country.

"Tissue culturing work had been completed and the gene had been identified. We have to cross some steps before fully developing the GM papaya," said Dr C Ramasamy, TNAU Vice Chancellor.

"We have to develop our own variety as the virus, caused by white fly is peculiar to India," he said while talking to media on the sidelines of Second International Symposium on ...

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