Transgenic plants (genetically modified) and their beneficial and harmful effects on environment

Transgenic Plants Transgenic Plants are plants that have been genetically modified by inserting genes directly into a single plant cell. Transgenic crop plants modified for improved flavor, pest resistance, or some other useful property are being used increasingly. Transgenic plants are unique in that they develop from only one plant cell. In normal sexual Reproduction, … Read more

Environmental Effects Of Ozone Depletion

The environmental effects of ozone depletion are: Increased levels of ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth’s surface. Damage to plants and animals. Increased risk of skin cancer and other health problems in humans. Decreased crop yields. Damage to coral reefs. Changes in the global climate. Ozone depletion is a serious environmental problem that has a number … Read more