Genetic Engineering and GM Crops

By : Dheera Sanadhya, C P Malik

Page No: 251-258

Abstract
Genetic engineering is the master key of all the troubles related to living organisms whether plants or animals. Over the last few decades use of genetic engineering in crop improvement has brought a big revolution in the field of agriculture. Scientists are trying to solve the issues related to abiotic and biotic stress tolerance, productivity enhancement and quality improvements with the help of Genetic engineering. It is considered as better approach over the conventional plant breeding system. Recently new approaches are being used for the production of value added GM crops. This chapter highlights the some of the recent inventions related to genetically engineered crops.

Authors :
Malik C P and Sanadhya D : School of Life Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur