Question

Write any three application of biotechnology in the field of agriculture.

Answer 1

Applications of biotechnology in the field of agriculture are:

(i) Genetically modified organisms: Plants, bacteria, fungi or animals whose genes have been altered by manipulation are called GMO. If the gene is altered in a crop plant it is called GM crop.

(ii) Pest resistant plant: By RNA interference technique plants can be made to resist infestation of a nematode Meloidogyne incognita. Using Agrobacterium vector nematode specific genes are introduced into host plant and silencing of Specific mRNA of the nematode is done.

(iv) Production of interspecific hybrids by somatic hybridization.

(v) Tailor made predators, pathogens of pests are created to control infestation by pests.