What are the various advantages of using genetically modified plants to increase the overall yield of the crop ?
What are the various advantages of using genetically modified plants to increase the overall yield of the crop ?
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:
$(i)$ made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses (cold, drought, salt, heat).
$(ii)$ reduced reliance on chemical pesticides (pest-resistant crops).
$(iii)$ helped to reduce post harvest losses.
$(iv)$ increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants (this prevents early exhaustion of fertility of soil).
$(v)$ enhanced nutritional value of food, e.g., Vitamin $‘A’$ enriched rice.
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$R $ : Complementary $dsRNA$ molecule binds to specific $mRNA$ and prevents its translation (silencing).
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$R $ : Complementary $dsRNA$ molecule binds to specific $mRNA$ and prevents its translation (silencing).
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
$I.$ Chemical fertilizers cause pollution of water bodies as well as groundwater, besides getting stored in crop plants. Therefore, environmental scientists are pressing for a switch over to organic farming.
$II.$ Organic farming is a form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest Select the correct statement
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
$I.$ Chemical fertilizers cause pollution of water bodies as well as groundwater, besides getting stored in crop plants. Therefore, environmental scientists are pressing for a switch over to organic farming.
$II.$ Organic farming is a form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest Select the correct statement