The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for

Question

The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for (A) Enhancing shelf life (B) Enhancing mineral content (C) Drought-resistance (D) Insect-resistance

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

The genetically modified (GM) Bt brinjal in India has been developed mainly for insect resistance. Through genetic engineering Bt toxin genes were isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis and incorporated into the several crop plants such as cotton, brinjal.

Q. The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for

Enhancing shelf life

Enhancing mineral content

Drought-resistance

Insect-resistance

The genetically modified (GM) Bt brinjal in India has been developed mainly for insect resistance. Through genetic engineering Bt toxin genes were isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis and incorporated into the several crop plants such as cotton, brinjal.