Why in News?
India’s first ‘Green Forge’ complex was inaugurated at BRIC-NABI, Mohali for controlled research on genetically modified (GM) crops.
Key Details
- The facility can recreate conditions such as light, humidity and temperature, allowing researchers to test how crops may perform under different environments.
- It combines controlled cultivation with AI and simulation tools to study crop suitability for different geographical regions.
- A GM crop is a crop whose genetic material has been deliberately altered using biotechnology to introduce or study specific traits.
- The facility forms part of a broader bio-manufacturing ecosystem that includes specialised biofoundries and manufacturing hubs.
Exam Connect
- BRIC-NABI → National Agri-food & Biomanufacturing Institute → Mohali
- GM crops → crops with deliberately modified genetic material