Question

Answer the following question.
List any four ways by which GMOs have been useful for enhanced crop output.

Answer 1

The four ways by which GMO's have been useful for enhanced crop output are -

• Genetically modified crops are more tolerant to abiotic stress, which can be in the form of cold, drought, heat or salt.
• Crops that are made pest-resistant through genetic modification have reduced dependence on chemical pesticides.
• Genetic modification of crops has reduced post-harvest losses.
• Genetic modification has helped in increasing the efficiency of mineral usage by plants. It has helped in maintaining the fertility of the soil for a longer duration.