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Flashcards in 27(Golden Rice) Deck (9)
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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

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