genetic engineering

Question 1

how does genetic engineering benefit crop production?

Answer 1

• GMO’s
• transgene
• variety, desired trait
• shorter time
• no interspecies barriers

Question 2

examples of GMO’s

Answer 2

• Bt Maize : bacillus thuringiensis, soil protein that kills many insect pests
• roundup ready soybeans : glyphosate herbicide resistance

Question 3

what traits are biotechnologists trying to incorporate into food crop plants?

Answer 3

• resistance against diseases and herbicides
• increased tolerance to insect pests
• nutrient-content enrichment
• increased tolerance to environmental pressures
• flood tolerance
• longer storage life harvested crops
• improved flavour