Question

Give some advantages of transgenic crops.

Answer 1

1. They can be made tolerant to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, cold and salinity.
2. Pest resistance can reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.
3. Delayed ripening or increased shelf life can reduce post-harvest losses.
4. Improved mineral-use efficiency can help prevent early depletion of soil fertility.
5. Their nutritional value can be enhanced, as in vitamin A-rich Golden Rice.
6. They can be designed to produce useful industrial or pharmaceutical products.