Following are the advantages of production of genetically modified crops-
- Crop became more tolerant to abiotic stresses like cold, drought, salt and heat.
- Dependence on chemical pesticides has reduced, i.e., pestresistant crops.
- It helped to reduce post-harvest losses.
- Efficiency of mineral usage increased in plants, preventing early exhaustion of fertility of soil.
- Enhanced nutritional value of food, e.g., Vitamin-A enriched rice (Golden rice).