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Work on GM mustard is carried out by

A. Monsanto

B. Syngenta

C. Mahyco

D. Proagro

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Work on GM mustard is carried out by Proagro.
GM mustard contains two alien genes ('barnase' and 'barstar') isolated from a soil bacterium called Bacillus amyloliquefaciens that enable breeding of high-yielding commercial mustard hybrids.
Pro-Agro has developed this genetically modified mustard that resists glufosinate, it's brand of herbicide.

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