With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements: 1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests. 2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization. 3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a
1 and 3 only
b
2 only
c
2 and 3 only
d
1, 2 and 3
BiotechnologyGenetically Modified Crops (GM Mustard)GM mustardpest-resistancecross-pollinationhybridizationIARIPunjab Agricultural Universitysoil bacteriumDMH-11