What is a GM crop? Name any one such crop which is grown in India.

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Crop which has been developed by introducing a new gene from any other source, to obtain the desired character, is called as genetically modified (GM) crop. Bt Cotton is an example of GM crop which is made insectresistant by introducing a new gene from a bacteria.

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