Question

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the genetic-modification of crops?

• A. It makes crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses
• B. It results in decreased efficiency of mineral usage by plants
• C. It helps to reduce post harvest losses
• D. It enhances the nutritional value of food

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Genetic modification has :
(i) Made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses (cold, drought, salt, heat).
(ii) Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides (pest-resistant crops).
(iii) Helped to reduce post harvest losses.
(iv) Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants (this revents early exhaustion of fertility of soil).
(v) Enhanced nutritional value of food, e.g., golden rice, i.e., vitamin ${}^{\prime }{A}^{\prime }$ enriched rice.