27(Golden Rice) Flashcards
1
Q
Is it really golden in colour
A
Yes
2
Q
why is it yellow
A
It has beta Carotean pigment
3
Q
why is it prefered over conventional rice
A
It is rich in Vitamin A
4
Q
which disease occur due to vitamine A
A
1 Night blindness
2 follicular hyperkeratosis(dry and bumpy skin)
5
Q
Does India allow this GM crop
A
No….Its only Bangladesh which has allowed cultivation of golden rice
6
Q
who has developed this GM crop
A
International Rice Research Institite
7
Q
where is it
A
Philipines
8
Q
does it come under UN
A
It is independent non profit org found in 1960
9
Q
what is the aim of the institute
A
improve the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers
