Agriculture Spy Biotechnology played a revolutionary role in
Figure 4.6. Herbicides (weed killing chemicals) and pesticides (insect killing chemicals) are used to eliminate the crop enemies (weeds and insects). Such chemicals also cause damage to the crop plants. Using biotechnology, scientists insert weed resistance and pest resistance genes into the plants. Such genetically modified plants prepare proteins which are harmful for weeds and pest /insects. agriculture and production of
Figure 4.6 High-yielding crop
These genetically modified crops are used for creating the yields of these crops wealthy and bountiful for human consumption. The primary engineered crops include maize (corn), wheat, rice, canola, potato, soybean, cotton, etc. Crop
Soil productivity also gets affected due to high salinity and also because of drought. Biotechnologists are finding out those genes which can support the crop in surviving such hard situations. Scientists in some universities have
It has a gene in rice and wheat for improvement in its iron content. It can help eliminate iron deficiency through food. Most of the biotech crops grown in Pakistan comprise wheat, rice, and potato.