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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