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What are the proposed benefits of genetic engineering in crop improvement?
Short Answer
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Solution
The proposed benefits of genetic engineering in crop improvement include:
- Crop resistance to herbicides, insects, and diseases
- Atmospheric nitrogen fixation in crop plants
- Tolerance to saline soils and drought resistance
- Enhancing the nutritional qualities of crops
- Cold tolerance and prolonging the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables
- Increased productivity of food crops
- Induction of male sterility in agricultural crops
These benefits help increase crop yield, improve crop quality, reduce dependence on chemical pesticides, and enable cultivation in adverse conditions.
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Chapter 11: Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production - BOARD EXAMINATION QUESTIONS [Page 485]
