Important objective of biotechnology in agriculture section is: - Vidyadip

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Important objective of biotechnology in agriculture section is:

✓
To produce pest resistant varieties of plant
B
To increase the nitrogen content
C
To decrease the seed number
D
To increase the plant weight

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Answer

Correct option: A.

To produce pest resistant varieties of plant

Biotechnology is being used to address problems in all areas of agricultural production and processing. This includes plant breeding to raise and stabilize yields; to improve resistance to pests, diseases and abiotic stresses such as drought and cold; and to enhance the nutritional content of foods.

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