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Q.
Genetically modified plants have been useful in increasing:
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Solution:
Genetic modification of crops have resulted in
(i) Increased tolerance against abiotic stresses (cold, drought, salt and heat)
(ii) Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides (pest-resistant crops)
(iii) Reduced post-harvest losses
(iv) Enhanced nutritional value of food, e.g., vitamin-A enriched (golden rice).
(v) Increased efficiency of minerals used by the plants (this prevents early exhaustion of fertility of soil).