What are GM crops? A genetically modified organism (GMO) or living modified organism (LMO), is any organism whose genetic material has been modified using laboratory-based transfer of genetic material from another organism. Development of GM crops starts with the identification …
What are invasive species? An invasive species can be any kind of living organism—an amphibian, plant, insect, fish, fungus, or bacteria—that is not native to an ecosystem and causes harm. Not all non-native species are invasive. For example, most of …
Why in News: Recent studies have found the emergence of multi-drug resistant Salmonella typhimurium DT104 that causes infections in humans and cattle The rapid and unselective use of traditional antibiotics gives rise to the emergence of drug resistant phenotype in …
Why in News: Indian Agriculture Research Institute has successfully tested two new dwarf varieties — Pusa Narendra Kalanamak 1638 and Pusa Narendra Kalanamak 1652 About Kalanamak, a traditional variety of paddy with a black husk and a strong fragrance, which …