Question

What is genetic manipulation? How is it useful in agricultural practices?

Answer 1

Transferring desirable genes from one plant to another plant far the production of varieties with desirable characters is known as genetic manipulation.
Example: Profuse branching in fodder craps, high yielding varieties in maize wheat, etc.

Uses in agricultural practices:

1. Better adaptability to adverse environmental conditions.
2. Contain desirable features.
3. Helps in increasing yield and quality.
4. Maturation period is shorter.