Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of production of genetically modified crops
Advantages of GM crops are- Pest resistant.Increase production.Reduces the use of chemical pesticides.Increase in nutritional quality in plants.Prevents loss of fertility.Highly tolerant of unfavourable abiotic conditions. Disadvantages of GM crops are- Affect native biodiversity of the area.Poses threat to beneficial insects like honey bees and affects the process of pollination.Bad effect on human health.Causes genetic pollution.
