GM Rice Herbicide Tolerance
These rice varieties work in a similar manner to herbicide-tolerant soybean. They contain a gene that provides resistance to one of two broad spectrum, environmentally benign herbicides. |
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Farmers rely
on a combination of methods to control weeds. These include herbicide
application, crop rotation and agricultural practices like flooding and
tilling, the latter being not ecologically sound as it encourages soil
erosion. Using herbicide resistant rice varieties are advantageous to
farmers. Land use would be more efficient, there will be lesser inputs
required from the farmers (e.g. soil tilling and herbicide application)
and lesser competition for soil nutrients could greatly encourage the
growth of rice.