Question

How are genetically modified plants useful to mankind?

Answer 1

a) Use of pest resistant GM crops can help to reduce the use of chemical pesticides.

b) GM crops have been made more tolerant to abiotic stresses.

c) They have helped to reduce post harvest losses. Ex: Flavr savr tomato.

d) GM plants enhance nutritional value of food. Ex: Golden rice.

e) Certain plants have been treated to clean up heavy metal pollution from contaminated soils.