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How are transgenic plants helpful to humans?


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Transgenic plants:

  1. Plants that have undergone genetic modification using recombinant DNA technology to express foreign genes or alter endogenous genes are known as transgenic plants.
  2. There are numerous uses for transgenic plants.
  3. They possess a variety of traits, including excellent nutritional value, pest resistance, and tolerance to environmental stress.
  4. Plant biotechnology has the potential to significantly contribute to the fight against malnutrition by creating crops that are more nutrient-dense.
  5. They improve the plants' nutrient content.

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