Which is a genetically modified crop?

Which is a genetically modified crop? Correct Answer All of the above

The correct answer is All of the above​

Key Points     

• Genetically modified crop -
  • These are seeds whose genetic material has been scientifically modified.
    Such crops are genetically modified in their design.
  • By doing this, the production of crops increases, and the quantity of essential elements increases.
• Bt- Brinjal -
  • It was developed by the 'Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company (Mahyco). 
  • Bt brinjal is the first food crop under evaluation for commercial release in India. ​
• Bt-cotton -
  • Bt cotton is the only permitted GM crop in India.
  • In which the soil is obtained by hybridization of two foreign genes with the bacterium "Bacillus thuringiensis" (BT).
  • These genes help the cotton crop secrete a toxic protein to protect it from an insect called the common pink bollworm.​
• Golden rice -
  • It is a variety of paddy made with GM technology.
  • It has a sufficient amount of vitamin-A, and its color is like turmeric.

Additional Information

• The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is an apex regulatory body on genetically modified plants.
• The Modi government has approved the field trials of indigenous Bt brinjal varieties ‘Janak’ and ‘BSS-793’. 
• The 'International Rice Research Institute' is located in the Philippines. 
• From 2002, the use of Bt cotton seed was introduced as genetically modified crops in India (GM).