As the global population increases, so does the demand for food. This is coupled with a shrinking supply of arable land and the degradation of freshwater resources. One promising solution lies in the development of saltwater-tolerant crop varieties. This would open vast expanses of land, currently unsuitable for cultivation, to agriculture. This article explores the exciting world of genetically modified ...
The world has passed through marvelous innovations in agriculture science during the past decades. Among many advanced technologies adopted for agricultural betterment, one of the most revolutionary inventions is genetic engineering, and its product is well known as genetically modified organisms, abbreviated as GMO crops. These plants have been genetically altered to possess favorable traits like insect resistance and tolerance ...