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Question
Highlight any four areas where genetic modification of plants has been useful.
Solution
Plants, bacteria, fungi and animals whose genes have been altered by manipulation_are called Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). GM plants have been useful in many ways. Genetic modification has
- Made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses (cold, drought, salt, heat).
- Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides (pest-resistant crops).
- Helped to reduce post-harvest losses.
- Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants (this prevents early exhaustion of fertility of soil).
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