Topic: Pest Resistance in GM Crops
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How is selective breeding used to produce crops with High yields,...
Because of randomly mutating genes, some plants are found to have traits that are more resistant to disease, produce more specirfic tannins that ward off pests-or an improved epidermis, or whatever else. The scientist,farmer, (etc...) breed... Read More »
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How do transgenic crops resist pests and weed killers?
Have you heard about the new transgenic crops? Some of them can resist weed killing chemicals, and some are resistant to insect pests. The secret of transgenic crops is that they contain genes taken from other life forms. For example, a new... Read More »
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When will we see nutrient-rich or drought-resistant GM crops?
Crops with higher nutrient content are around the corner. There are already tests in Ghana with sweet potato that contain enhanced protein levels. In two or three years time we should see a product. It’s a bit different for the drought issu... Read More »
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