4. Advantages of transgenic plants
GM Technology has been used to produce a variety of crop plants to date. As the global population continues to expand, food remains a scare resource. Genetically engineered foods offer significant benefits by improving production yield, lowering transportation costs and enhancing the nutritional content. Developments, resulting in commercially produced varieties in countries such as USA and Canada, have centerd on conferring resistance to insect, pests or viruses and producing tolerance to specific herbicides. While these traits had benefits for the farmers, it has been difficult for the consumers to see any benefit other than these. In limited cases, a decreased price owing to reduced cost and increased ease of production.9 and 10 Several GM crops for malnutrition are expected to be revealed for cultivation in the coming five to ten years.