Question
What is the advantage of using insect resistant varieties?
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Answer
Insect resistant varieties are advantageous as they do not get infested with pests. Their genes are modified so pests cannot harm them. Therefore, pesticides are not used to protect them diseases which are toxic in nature and cause environmental pollution.
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