Genetically Modified Crops
GM crops are those crops which has been altered by inducing gene of interest using genetic engineering such as CRISPR tool. Genetic engineering allow to introduce gene of interest in selected crop and have better control over it.
Benefits of GM crop
Benefits of GM crop includes:
- GM crops can complete increasing demands of population.
- GM crops are resistance to pathogen attack and herbicides.
- They also have genetically induced vitamin A such rice to erase its deficiency in poor people.
- They have more nutritional values.
Plant Genetics
Plant Genetics is the study of plant genes, heredity, and genetic variations in plants. It is the sub-field of botany. Plant Genetics helps us to understand the genetic makeup of plants. It also involves understanding genetic information that passes from one generation to another and the development and functioning of plants in various environments. Plant genetics research significantly impacts economics by modifying staple crops, increasing yields, providing disease and insect resistance, herbicide resistance, and improving nutritional value.
Table of Content
- Plant Genetics and its Lineage
- History of Plant Genetics
- Properties of Plant related to genetics
- Model Plants for Plant Genetics
- Genetically Modified Crops
- Examples of GM crops
- Genetic Technologies to Modify Plants
- Importance of Plant Genetics