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Genetically modified (GM) crops can be produced by

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022

recombinant DNA technology
somatic hybridization
cross breeding
micropropagation

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Transgenic plants or genetically modified (GM) crops are those plants in which a foreign gene has been introduced and integrated into the host DNA via recombinant DNA technology. The transfer or introduction of a foreign gene results in the production of desirable traits like disease resistance, insect resistance, herbicide resistance, etc.

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Applications of Biotechnology

Biotechnology is the technology that utilizes biological systems, living organisms, or parts of this to develop or create different products.

For example, brewing and baking bread fall within the concept of biotechnology (use of yeast (= living organism) to produce the desired product).

Agriculture

Alternative to conventional farming: A possible solution is the use of genetically modified crops which is an alternative path to conventional farming.

Medicine

In the area of healthcare, recombinant DNA technological processes have made an immense impact which enables the mass production of safe and more effective therapeutic drugs.

Gene Therapy

A collection of methods that allows the correction of a gene defect that has been diagnosed in a child/embryo is called Gene Therapy.

CRISPR technology

For editing genomes, CRISPR is a simple yet powerful tool which allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function.