FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Require more water to grow
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More resistance to insects and disease
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Lower genetic diversity
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Genetically engineered crops produce higher yields, have a longer shelf life, are resistant to diseases and pests, and even taste better. These benefits are a plus for both farmers and consumers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Third, plant transformation during genetic engineering allows the introduction of new genes into vegetatively propagated crops such as banana (Musa sp.), cassava (Manihot esculenta), and potato (Solanum tuberosum). These features make genetic engineering a powerful tool for enhancing resistance against plant pathogens.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bt crops are genetically engineered to carry the gene from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. The bacteria produce a protein that is toxic when ingested by certain Lepidopteran insects. Crops containing the Bt gene are able to produce this toxin, thereby provid-ing protection throughout the entire plant.