The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for
The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for
insect-resistance
enhancing self life
enhancing mineral content
drought-resistance
Solution
The genetically modified brinjal or $B t$ brinjal has the same Cry LAC gene from Bacillus thuringiensis as cotton. The gene is supposed to make the plant tolerant to the shoot and fruit borer insect, which attacks it throughout its life cycle.