Question

Correct the statement: Genetically modified crops give less yield.

Answer 1

Genetically modified crops:

1. Agricultural plants that have had their DNA altered using genetic engineering techniques are known as genetically modified crops (GM crops).
2. To engineer plant genomes, physical techniques or with the help of Agrobacterium for the transport of sequences contained in T-DNA binary vectors can be used.
3. Various GM crops with the potential to directly increase yield are also being tested.
4. These include wheat with a 20% higher yield developed by Rothamsted Research in the United Kingdom and another GM wheat with larger grains developed by Austral University in Chile; a soybean with 36% more grain developed by Washington State University; mustard with 25 to 34% more seeds developed by the University of Delhi in India; and corn with 50% larger kernels and an increased number of grains developed by the Cold Spring Harbor Lab.

Advantages of GMO:

1. It increases farmer income and increases production. Traditional seeding and growing methods are still used by Indian farmers, necessitating technical developments in order to increase productivity. As a result, it is one of the methods used to boost agricultural output.
2. It reduces the need for pesticides and insecticides in agriculture, which is good for the food supply.
3. It can feed a rapidly rising population because of dramatically increased yields.
4. It is capable of producing more on a smaller piece of land.

Final answer: Genetically modified crops give high yields.