The genetically modified brinjal or Bt brinjal has the same Cry LAC gene from Bacillus thuringiensis as cotton. The gene is supposed to make the plant tolerant to the shoot and fruit borer insect, which attacks it throughout its life cycle.
The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for
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The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for
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Held on 30 Apr 2010 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
insect-resistance
- B
enhancing self life
- C
enhancing mineral content
- D
drought-resistance
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