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Biotechnology and Its Applications
Advantages and Disadvatages of Genetically modified (GM) Crops.
| Advatages | Disadvantages |
| 1. GM crops are developed for pest resistance and thus the yield increases and there is less dependence on pesticides. | 1. GM crops that show pest resistance prove harmful for pollinators and hence pollination. |
| 2. GM crops are developed to increase the nutritional value in the crops. | 2. GM crops can lead to severe allergies in some and may not be as good in taste as the natural crop. |
| 3. They can be used to develop crops which are more tolerant to abiotic stresses | 3. The pollen of GM crops is also modified and can lead to the development of resistance and growth of super-weeds. Weeds prove harmful to the environment and crops. |
| 4. GM crops can be developed to have antibiotic properties | The intake of GM crops having antibiotic properties may lead to antibiotic resistance in some and less efficacy of antibiotic medications. |
| 5. GM crops can be modified to benefit humans. | 5. The patent provided for the development of GM crops has been creating problems because the companies are benefited while the farmers are at loss. |
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