Government says research projects on at least 36 genetically modified crops including rice, okra, brinjal, potato, groundnut and tomato are under process. <br/><br/>Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha that there is no ban on genetically modified (GM) agricultural products in the country. He, however added that approval of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) is mandatory prior to production and sale of GM seeds.<br/><br/>He said, sugarcane, cabbage, papaya, apple, pea, black gram, chili, cowpea, watermelon, corn and pomegranate are the other GM food crops that are in the research pipeline. Mr Ramesh said that as of date, Bt cotton is the only GM crop in commercial cultivation.<br/>