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As India rolls out Imidazolinone resistant GM mustard, agricultural scientists warn that over-reliance on a single herbicide could quickly lead to resistant superweeds. They advocate for an integrated approach combining chemical and manual weed control, extensive crop rotation, and diverse herbicide actions. This strategic diversification ensures the biotechnology remains a sustainable agricultural tool rather than a highly problematic, short-lived quick fix.
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