In an agricultural area due to continous climatic changes the crops are now prone to abiotic dresses like cold ,drought,salt and heat.What could be the biotechnogical solution to help the farmers of this area?

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Through biotechnology, crops can thrive in the harsh growing conditions influenced by climate change. For example, plant science researchers are developing drought-tolerant and water-efficient crops that can maintain and provide higher yields while saving precious water resources. They’re also creating plants that use nitrogen more efficiently, reducing the need for added fertilizer and thereby lessening greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Plus, new biotech crops are being developed to tolerate salinity, heat and provide yield stability in extremely wet climates.

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