A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-Brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is
- To make it pest-resistant
- To improve its taste and nutritive qualities
- To make it drought-resistant
- To make its shelf-life longer
Explanation
Option (a) is correct
- Bt Brinjal is a genetically engineered variety of brinjal developed to provide resistance against insect pests, particularly the Eggplant Fruit and Shoot Borer, which is a major pest affecting brinjal crops. In this variety, a gene from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is inserted into the brinjal plant. This gene produces a protein that is toxic to specific insect pests, thereby protecting the crop from damage
