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Economic Impact of Genetically Modified Cotton in India

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents the results of a study aimed at measuring the economic impact of genetically modified cotton in Maharashtra State, India. It is the first study of its kind in India in that the data have been collected from farmers growing the crop under market conditions, rather than from trials. The research compares the performance of more than 9,000 Bt and non-Bt cotton farm plots in Maharashtra over the 2002 and 2003 growing seasons. Results show that Bt cotton varieties have had a significant positive impact on average yields and on the economic performance of cotton growers.

Authors: Richard Bennett, Yousouf Ismael, Uma Kambhampati, Stephen Morse

Language: English

Topic: Genetically Modified Organisms Research

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2169865561

FWCI: 13.63

Cites: 8

Cited by: 142

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