European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED (GM) CROPS FOR ECONOMICAL GROWTH

Neha Khan, Dilendra Chandraker*, Abline Tirkey and Saurav Ghosh

ABSTRACT

Genetically modified crops or GM crops are obtained through the use of modern biotechnology, introducing new traits to the plant which doesn’t occur naturally in the species. The application of GM crops in this developing world is of great benefits, which includes high crop yields, reduced farm costs, increase farm profits which lead to the economic growth of any country, safer environment, and availability of more nutritious food with greater food security and health benefits. This review article describes the methods used in the production of GM crops and their modifications, highlights the applications of GM crops for economical growth as well as for environmental and health benefits.

Keywords: Genetically Modified (GM) crops, Agricultural biotechnology, Economical growth, Applications, Benefits.