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Find out what precautions must be taken when using the new type of cotton seeds (BT cotton) available in the market, for planting cotton.

Precautions taken while using the new type of cotton seeds (BT cotton). It is a type of genetically modified cotton. It contain poisonous bacteria. Hands must be immediately wash after using seeds. Many bacteria living on plant materials may cause serious infections when cuts are left uncleaned and untreated.


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