What are GMC? what are the benefits of genetically modified crops?

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GMC refers to Genetically Modified Crop.
These are the plants which are modified using genetic engineering techniques for getting desired characteristics and for the removal of undesired characteristics.
Some Benefits are:
Increased crop productivity,
Disease resistant crops,
Variation,
Reducing the need for pesticide.
Example, Bt cotton, Bt Brinjal, GM-Mustard etc

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