Golden rice is a variety of Oryza sativa (rice) produced through genetic engineering of biosynthesized beta-carotene, a precursor of Vitamin-A in the edible parts of rice developed by Ingo Potrykus and his group. The aim is to produce a fortified food to be grown and consumed in areas with a shortage of dietary Vitamin-A. Golden […]
Tag: Genetically Modified Crops
Herbicide Tolerant – Glyphosate – Transgenic Plants / Genetically Modified Crops (Gm Crops)
Weeds are a constant problem in crop fields. Weeds not only compete with crops for sunlight, water, nutrients and space but also acts as a carrier for insects and diseases. If left uncontrolled, weeds can reduce crop yields significantly. Transgenic plants contain a novel DNA introduced into the genome. Glyphosate herbicide produced by Monsanto, USA […]