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What is agricultural biotechnology?
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Agricultural biotechnology involves using scientific tools and techniques to modify plants, animals, and microorganisms to improve their production and quality.
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How do genetically modified organisms (GMOs) benefit agriculture?
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GMOs can increase crop yields, reduce pesticide use, and improve nutritional content.
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What is Bt cotton and its significance in biotechnology?
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Bt cotton is genetically modified to express a toxin from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, making it resistant to certain pests.
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How is biotechnology used for crop improvement?
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Biotechnology is used for developing crops with desirable traits like enhanced tolerance to environmental stresses, diseases, and pests.
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What is biofortification?
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Biofortification is the process of increasing the nutritional value of food crops through biotechnology.
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How does biotechnology help in sustainable agriculture?
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Biotechnology leads to sustainable agriculture by reducing the need for chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
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What role does biotechnology play in developing disease-resistant plants?
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Biotechnology enables the transfer of genes that confer resistance to diseases, protecting crops from devastating losses.
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How are biotechnology techniques used in animal husbandry?
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Techniques like genetic engineering and cloning are used to improve livestock breeds and productivity.
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What is herbicide resistance and why is it important in agriculture?
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Herbicide resistance allows crops to survive the application of herbicides, making weed control easier and more efficient.
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Can you name a biotechnological method for plant breeding?
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Marker-assisted selection is a method that uses molecular markers to select desirable traits in breeding programs.
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What are some environmental concerns with agricultural biotechnology?
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Concerns include potential impacts on non-target species, gene flow to wild relatives, and biodiversity loss.
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What is synthetic biology's role in agriculture?
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Synthetic biology can design and construct new biological parts, devices, and systems to improve agricultural productivity.
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What is microbial biotechnology in agriculture?
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Microbial biotechnology uses microorganisms to improve soil fertility, increase plant growth rates, and control plant diseases.
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How does biotechnology aid in the production of biofuels?
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Biotechnology can engineer plants and microorganisms to produce renewable energy sources like biofuels.
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What is precision agriculture, and how does biotechnology intersect with it?
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Precision agriculture uses technology to monitor and manage field variabilities in crops, and biotechnology provides tools for improving crop productivity and sustainability.
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