Crops

• Genetically modified crops deliver greater crops yields which lead to increased food production.
• Genetically modified crops often have a high nutritional value
• GM rice, known as golden rice, has a higher nutritional value than other types of rice. It is a great source of vitamin A and iron
• Some crops are drought resistant to pests because they produce natural insecticide
• maize and soybeans that are resistant to herbicides are cultivated
• fruits and vegetables often have a longer shelf life