Advantage of using GM plants are as follows:
i. GM crops are more tolerant of abiotic stresses; like drought, salinity, high temperature, etc. Thus, GM modified crops can be also grown in areas that are not ideal for cultivation.
ii. GM crops reduce the need for chemical pesticides. This helps in saving many useful insects that otherwise get killed by chemical pesticides. It is important to remember that many insects facilitate pollination in crops.
iii. Mineral usage by the plant is more efficient in the case of GM crops. This prevents the early exhaustion of soil nutrients.
iv. GM crops can have enhanced nutritional value. For example; golden rice is fortified with vitamin A. Similarly; carrot has been fortified with iron. GM crops can be tailor-made to provide alternate resources to industries; such as starch or fuel.