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Highlight any four areas where genetic modification of plants has been useful.

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Genetic modification of plants has been useful in the following areas:

  1. Increased tolerance to abiotic stress (drought, salinity, high temperature, etc.)
  2. Increased tolerance to biotic stress; like pests and weeds.
  3. Genetic engineering has Increased efficiency of mineral usage from the soil.
  4. Enhanced nutritional value.                                                                              
  5. Genetic engineering has made it possible to develop plants resistant to specific plant diseases
  6. Genetic modification has enabled the production of pharmaceuticals in plants, known as plant-based biopharming
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