Question

Write two advantages of GM crops.

Hint:

GM crops also help to reduce post-harvest losses and increase the efficiency of mineral usage by plants.

Answer 1

Step 1: Genetically Modified (GM) crops are plants whose DNA has been manipulated using genetic engineering.
Step 2: Advantage 1: They can be engineered to be more resilient to environmental conditions like salinity, drought, or extreme temperatures.
Step 3: Advantage 2: They help reduce environmental pollution by decreasing the need for chemical pesticides (e.g., Bt cotton). They can also enhance nutritional value (e.g., Vitamin 'A' enriched Golden Rice).