Biotechnology

in Agriculture

One can define agricultural biotechnology as a set of

scientific techniques which can improve plants,
micro-organisms and animals on the basis of DNA and
its concepts VI. Disease Resist an ce
I. In cr ease in Cr op Pr odu ct ion
Viral infections spread by insects
With better disease control and increased
are often difficult to contain, and
tolerance to drought and flooding, Role of Biot ech n ology also the use of insecticides tend to
biotechnology leads to a significant in Agr icu lt u r e pose a threat to both soil and
increase in crop production
quality of produce.

IV. Fr esh er Pr odu ce an d

II. Bet t er Cr op Pr ot ect ion Bet t er Tast e

The techniques of biotechnology serve It further helps to improve the

as cost-effective solutions to problems taste and flavour of crops by

V. Ch em ical Toler an ce
pertaining to pests enhancing the activity of Most farmers rely on herbicides
enzymes present in plants. to control the growth of weed
which often leads to soil erosion.

III. In cr ease in Nu t r it ion Valu e

It has also enabled farmers to
produce crops with a higher
nutritional value and enhanced
flavour and texture.