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| What
is Biotechnology |
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Biotechnology
refers to the techniques that allow scientists
to modify DNA, the genetic material of living
organisms, to enhance their tolerance to pests
and diseases, increase yield and improve quality
and nutritional value.
Biotechnology can bring many benefits to medicine,
the environment and industry. It also has a wide
range of possible applications in food and agriculture.
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| Benefits
of Biotechnology |
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Increased
Choice And Flexibility Of Crops:
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Biotechnology
offers unlimited choice and flexibility to farmer
on the selection of crops depending on the soil
condition, weather and regional choice of particular
taste for certain populations.
Biotechnology
is in a position to offer crop for drought prone
areas, specific crops for Saline Soil Condition
and in many other situations.
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Biotechnology is in a position to bring under
cultivation desert and saline lands without touching
the forest cover and environment equilibrium. |
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| Increased
Productivity Of Crops: |
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time consuming and difficult crop improvement
techniques are now more simple and speedier. Thus
the crop productivity can improve much faster
using biotechnology.
Biotechnology
offers rapid introduction of improvement in
crop architecture to enhance production in quickest
possible ways.
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| Increased
Profitability: |
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crop give higher yields per unit area compared
to traditional crop. Thus, farmers are encouraged
to improve their profitability per unit of area
grown under biotechnology crops. |
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