What is genetic manipulation? How is it useful in agriculture practices?

Genetic manipulation is a process where the gene for a particular character is introduced inside the chromosome of a cell , this transfer of chromosomes to another plant by the technique of hybridisation.

The way in which Genetic manipulation is useful in agriculture practices are:

1. Genetic manipulation helps in obtaining desirable agronomic characters liked Dwarfness in cereals and tallness and profuse branching in fodder crops.

2. It is useful in developing varieties with higher yield, good quality, biotic and abiotic resistance, short maturity period, wider adopt ability and desirable agronomic characteristics.