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First posted: 25 November 2009
Tree species being manipulated:
- Eucalyptus
Aim of genetic manipulation
- Tolerance to soil salinity
Those carrying out the research:
- Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding in Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu
Those who provide support to research:
- Environment and Forest Ministry
Field trials:
- Field trials would begin in four years’ time
at the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding in Coimbatore
Sources:
1.- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Research-on-in-TN-for-GM-eucalyptus/articleshow/5259203.cms
