An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice

Options

A. dows not require chemical fertilisers and growth hormones
B. gives high yield and is rich in vitamin-A
C. is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases of paddy
D. gives high yield but has no characteristic aroma

Answer

B

Explanation

Goldnes rice (transgenic basmati rice) is a variety of Oryza sativa produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesise beta-carotene, a precursor of provitamin-A in the edible parts of rice the reasearch that led to golden rice was conducted with the goal of helping children who suffer from vitamin-A deficiency in poor countries. Golden rice has been bred to be especially disease-resistant, resulting in better crop yields.