59. Intext questions XXI

 

Genetic manipulation is a process in which desired genesdesired cellsdesired hormonesdesired enzymes are isolated from one plant and transferred to another through the hybridizationblottingmicroinjectionelectroporation technique. This process enables the acquisition of traits that may not be possible through natural means, such as obtaining dwarfness in cereals or tall and profuse branching in fodder crops. Genetic manipulation also leads to higher crop yieldresistance to pestsshorter maturity periodstolerance to severe environmental conditionsall of the above.