One pesticide widely used in cotton cultivation is called an organophosphorous. The amount sprayed to control "pests" that have acquired resistance is increasing, as is the use of herbicides. Organophosphorus...

"C. Explain the sharp decline in genetically modified cotton yields. When Monsanto launched its GM seeds in 2002, cotton yields increased dramatically. At the same Monsanto formed capital tie-ups with major seed...

"B. The cost of growing genetically modified cotton is rising" will be explained. The genetically modified seeds that are currently a big problem in India are cotton seeds developed by the American company Monsanto. The price...

This season's cotton crop in Karnataka, India's major cotton-growing state, has been very poor. In response, the state government banned the sale and cultivation of genetically modified cotton seeds in April of this year. The company selling...