A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2011 Prelims]

(a) To make it pest-resistant

(b) To improve its taste and nutritive qualities

(c) To make it drought-resistant

(d) To make its shelf-life longer


Answer: (a)        

Explanation:

  • Bt Brinjal is a transgenic brinjal created by inserting a gene cry1Ac from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis into Brinjal.
  • This genetically modified brinjal gives resistance against insects such as the Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis).
  • Bt Brinjal was developed by Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company (Mahyco).

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