Define Transgenic crops. Give the Advantages.

1.	Define Transgenic crops. Give the Advantages.
Answer» Crops contain or express one or more useful foreign genes. Advantages: (i) More tolerant to stresses (heat, cold, draught). (ii) Pest resistants GM crops, reduce the use of Chemical pesticides. Eg- BT-Cotton (iii) Reduced post harvest losses. Eg- Flavr savr tomato. (iv) Enhance nutritional value of food. eg.- Golden Rice (Vitamin A enriched). (v) Increased efficiency of mineral use.

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Crops contain or express one or more useful foreign genes.

Advantages:

(i) More tolerant to stresses (heat, cold, draught).

(ii) Pest resistants GM crops, reduce the use of Chemical pesticides. Eg- BT-Cotton

(iii) Reduced post harvest losses. Eg- Flavr savr tomato.

(iv) Enhance nutritional value of food. eg.- Golden Rice (Vitamin A enriched).

(v) Increased efficiency of mineral use.

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