Which of the following methods can be used for improving crop variety?

drought

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Genetic Engineering

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Giving more water to plant

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Allowing plant to grow in forest

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Solution

The correct option is B Genetic Engineering
Crop variety can be improved by hybridisation which involves crossing between genetically dissimilar plants to produce plants with superior traits. Crops can also be improved by using genetic engineering in which a desired gene is introduced into a particular plant. This technique aims at specific and targeted changes in the plant.

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