Controversy Over CP's Patenting of Holy Basil Varieties

Discussion on the social media backlash regarding the registration of four holy basil strains.

Analyzing the difference between individual farmer registrations and corporate patents.

A representative for local farmers argues that corporate research exploits native species.

Dr. Mallika compares the basil situation to the loss of native corn varieties due to corporate seeds.

Rawat criticizes the pursuit of profit over national interest and suggests withdrawing the patents.

Mor Pla mockingly suggests that the wealthy should also patent other traditional herbs like lemon basil.

CP explains that the patents only cover lab-developed strains for internal use in ready-to-eat products.

Discussion on whether these patented strains could leak into the general market and cause legal issues.